The Mitre: Its Origins and Early Development

The Mitre: Its Origins and Early Development

Author: Nancy Spies

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2024-06-20

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 9004691510

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The story of the mitre began during the 11th-century church reform movements and was, surprisingly, inspired by a popular pastime. After a thousand years of bare heads, the Church finally had an official hat, signaling newly-structured internal dynamics, an increase in power and influence in society, and greater parity with secular leaders.