Myths & mysteries
Mechthild of Magdeburg claimed she was God's teenage bride
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Long before young adult romance novels, there was this extremely confident 13th-century writer. Mechthild left home to write fiery, highly dramatic poetry describing her absolute, deeply romantic union with the divine. She boldly characterized herself as a deeply passionate teenage bride totally swept off her feet by an infinitely powerful cosmic lover, heavily shocking the local clergy.
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