they made themselves pure
Medieval pilgrims were people who went on journeys or trips to distant places of religious importance. Such trips were called pilgrimages and people who go on a pilgrimage are called pilgrims.
No On Christian pilgrimages the pilgrims may have used perfumed incense at holy places along their pilgrimage.
They are called "Pilgrims".
They feel closer to God.
Yes, one of the definitions is "a pilgrim's journey."
A pilgrimage means a trip with a purpose, , so it could be said that if a person who wants to return to the place of their birth are going on a pilgrimage.
what do you call a pilgrims journey to a holy place
The pilgrimage went on for over a year
'Pilgrim(s)' are a person or a group of people who are making a journey somewhere for religious purposes. The 'pilgrimage' refers to the journey they make. For Muslims the 'pilgrimage' would be the Hajj and the 'pilgrims' would be those Muslims making the Hajj that year. For Christians the 'pilgrimage' may be a trip to the Holy Land (Jerusalem) and the 'pilgrims' are the people making the visit.
I don't think we will ever know. It is likely that long before written history, societies had places they considered sacred, and to which they went for pilgrimage.
The Sergeant of Law in the Canterbury Tales went on pilgrimage to maintain his social status and reputation. He wanted to be seen as devout and religious by society, which would enhance his standing as a successful lawyer. This pilgrimage was also a way for him to network with other pilgrims and potentially expand his business opportunities.
They were sold as souvenirs to pilgrims at holy pilgrimage sites.