From the Apocalypse in a Biblia Pauperum illuminated at Erfurt around the time of the Great Famine of 1315–1317. Death “(Mors”) sits astride a lion whose long tail ends in a ball of flame (Hell). Famine (“Fames”) points to her hungry mouth. by Medievalists.net November 29, 2012 Subscribe to Medievalverse Email address First name Last name I consent to receiving your weekly newsletter via email. Subscribe Related PostsMarket Failure during the Great Famine in England and Wales (1315-7)The Great Famine: 1315–1322 RevisitedMedieval Manuscripts: The Golden BibleThe Medieval Magazine (Volume 3, No. 10) : The Great Famine10 Things to Know About the Great Famine Post navigation Previous Post Previous Post
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