The Land of Cockaigne

The Land of Cockaigne is a mythical, utopian place from medieval European legends, often depicted as a paradise of plenty and laziness. It’s imagined as a land where food and drink are abundant, and work is unnecessary—imagined as streets paved with bread and rivers of wine. The stories served as satire or a longing for comfort and luxury, contrasting with harsh realities of medieval life. Although purely fictional, Cockaigne reflects human desires for ease, abundance, and escapism from daily hardships.