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Nuns lived a quiet, reflective life, without much in the way of society, aside from each other. They did some important things, however, especially writing poetry, books of various kinds, and music. Hildegard of Bingen comes to mind as an important intellectual of the 12th century who was a nun. Aside from carrying on correspondence in letters with emperors and kings, and writing books on medicinal botany, she wrote one of our earliest plays set to music. There is a link below to an article on Hildegard of Bingen.
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Communities of a women in medieval times?
This would be nuns in a nunnery.
What was the title of a woman who was in charge of a convent of nuns in medieval times?
ducky
Why did monks and nuns farm in the medieval times?
Buddhist monks and nuns did not have income earning jobs as they could not handle money or earn income. Their role in society was to help teach lay practioners but their ultimate job is to attain enlightenment.
Where did monks and nuns live in the medieval times?
Monks lived in an abbey or priory (headed by an Abbot or Prior); nuns lived in a nunnery or convent headed by an Abbess or Prioress.
Why weren't men nuns in the medieval Europe days?
Females were nuns, males were monks.
Why weren't men nuns in medieval Europe days?
Females were nuns, males were monks.
What was the job of a prioress in medieval times?
A prioress was the head of a group of nuns. She was responsible for managing the activities of the nuns, both religious and not. She administered discipline, made decisions on housing, work, and so on.
What did medieval nuns teach?
nuns lived in convents which had everything they need so they didn't have to travel
How did nuns contribute to medieval society?
Nuns played a crucial role in medieval society by serving as educators, caregivers, and leaders within their communities. They established and operated convents that often functioned as centers for learning, healthcare, and the preservation of knowledge through manuscript copying. Additionally, nuns engaged in charitable works, providing assistance to the poor and sick, which strengthened social cohesion and support networks. Their contributions helped shape religious, cultural, and social life during the Middle Ages.
Did medieval nuns live in a manor or village?
Nuns usually lived in convents, which had their own grounds and were not part of a manor or village
Could medieval nuns get married?
No, never, but thePriests did play around. Many times the nuns were widows, young women who got into trouble, or wives who had been sent there. Shakespeare famous line "Get thee to a nunnery" wasn't a myth.
How did the medieval times nuns have a different life than monks?
Nuns were more likely to be cloistered in their monasteries with very little contact with the outside world. As a group, monks had more freedom to live a secular kind of life if they wished.
