ABSTRACT
The sixth chapter undertakes a comprehensive investigation of the cultural elements embedded in the stories. It begins with a sensory study aimed at reconstructing the landscape of sounds and smells described in the texts, along with the emotions expressed by the characters when they come into contact with the saints’ relics. Following this, there is an analysis of the material elements discussed in the texts, including objects and food. The chapter also explores the natural world, encompassing plants, flowers, atmospheric phenomena and animals. The final part is dedicated to the theme of the saints’ bodies, their description and representation, as well as their clothing and blood, which is a recurring motif in many of the narratives examined.
