Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Ordonances of Chivalry
England, probably London, third and fourth quarters of the 15th century
MS M.775 fol. 202r

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Epistle of Othea: Text, Hercules -- Before cave leading to underworld, Hercules, wearing armor, raises club held in right hand above head of Cerberus, tongue extending from mouth, standing on hind legs with bird's feet. With left hand, he grasps chained collar around Cerebus' neck. Within cave and amid flames, two other soldiers, wearing armor, battle demons with swords.
Illustration for no. 3 of Epistle of Othea.