Lady Godiva
Folklore and history intersect at the story of Lady Godiva. A noblewoman of the 11th century, she’s still talked about today. That’s because she earned the ‘Noble’ in her title. Women of her time held little power other than the gaze of men. Lady Godiva weaponized her breathtaking beauty. She used this power to help the downtrodden in her sovereign husband’s territory.
Known as Coventry’s ancient legend, the tale of Lady Godiva stays alive. That’s thanks to its salacious blend of chastity and shock value. These days there’s a resonant questioning about the validity of history. What do we know for certain? How do we know it? History’s told by the powerful. We remember stories because a storyteller held us rapt – capturing all our attention. That’s how influence works. But hard evidence also helps.
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