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Help[Opinions] No, no, she didn't "do it for attention"
in reply to a message by Briallen
Her husband, Leofric III, Earl of Mercia and Lord of Coventry, raised taxes on the townsfolk to the point of oppression. Godiva was upset on behalf of the people's suffering, and asked that Leofric lower the taxes. He refused, but she kept asking and wouldn't give up. At last, fed up, he said he'd lower the taxes if she rode naked through the town. So she did, and Leofric was bound by the honour code of the time to do what he'd promised and lower the much-ballyhooed taxes.
All these people were real historical figures, with the same names. Godiva--or Godgifu--herself was born c. 980, and died in 1067; her name means "god's gift". Leofric III lived from 968 to 1057. They were married in 1040 (or 1030, either date of which may be a typo on Wikipedia), when Godiva was already a widow. With Leofric, Godiva may have had three sons: Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia (d. 1062), Hereward "the Wake", and another whose name is unknown.
Nevertheless, the Naked Ride itself is probably legendary. It's still an admirable story imo. I think it's sad that most people don't know Godiva's true, honourable motives, and just get hung up on the "OMG she rode NAKED!".
As always, your good friend Wikipedia has more: http://snipurl.com/mgqi.
Miranda
Proud adopter of 15 punctuation marks; see my profile for their names.
All these people were real historical figures, with the same names. Godiva--or Godgifu--herself was born c. 980, and died in 1067; her name means "god's gift". Leofric III lived from 968 to 1057. They were married in 1040 (or 1030, either date of which may be a typo on Wikipedia), when Godiva was already a widow. With Leofric, Godiva may have had three sons: Ælfgar, Earl of Mercia (d. 1062), Hereward "the Wake", and another whose name is unknown.
Nevertheless, the Naked Ride itself is probably legendary. It's still an admirable story imo. I think it's sad that most people don't know Godiva's true, honourable motives, and just get hung up on the "OMG she rode NAKED!".
As always, your good friend Wikipedia has more: http://snipurl.com/mgqi.
Miranda
Proud adopter of 15 punctuation marks; see my profile for their names.
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Well, my basic knowledge of her is stories other kids told me when I was a kid and the one episode of Charmed that featured Lady Godiva.
I've personally never done research on her as she doesn't interest me any further : sorry for the mistake - I only know the basic story.
"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"
"Maybe surrounded by
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know"
- 'Home', Michael Buble
I've personally never done research on her as she doesn't interest me any further : sorry for the mistake - I only know the basic story.
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know"
- 'Home', Michael Buble
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If you only know the basics
State that. Don't state something as if you know it to be 100% true. I've seen you do this quite often, and it does grate on some people.
State that. Don't state something as if you know it to be 100% true. I've seen you do this quite often, and it does grate on some people.
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I wasn't aware I was doing such a thing. I say what I know and NEVER have I stated ANY of my comments to be "100% true, this is the completely perfect, correct answer" - this is a conclusion you have come to on your own.
I've only offered what I know and what I think. I thought the rest would be common sense (as in, people know I may not be accurate - how many times have I said I'm only 20? enough that people ought to check that I'm correct. I'm not stupid, I know I'm not always right and I'm at a stage where I'm still learning and am receptive to corrections because of that). Besides, for Godiva, I was only offering the basic story behind the woman (mention naked woman on a horse with long hair and people will usually get who you mean). There was no need for an entirely accurate telling of the woman's myth.
Also, who are these "some people"? Nobody's said anything to me about it and if they had I would have been more careful with what I say and make sure that I stated my position clearly.
Obviously you don't like me.
"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"
"Maybe surrounded by
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know"
- 'Home', Michael Buble
I've only offered what I know and what I think. I thought the rest would be common sense (as in, people know I may not be accurate - how many times have I said I'm only 20? enough that people ought to check that I'm correct. I'm not stupid, I know I'm not always right and I'm at a stage where I'm still learning and am receptive to corrections because of that). Besides, for Godiva, I was only offering the basic story behind the woman (mention naked woman on a horse with long hair and people will usually get who you mean). There was no need for an entirely accurate telling of the woman's myth.
Also, who are these "some people"? Nobody's said anything to me about it and if they had I would have been more careful with what I say and make sure that I stated my position clearly.
Obviously you don't like me.
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know"
- 'Home', Michael Buble
This message was edited 2/11/2006, 3:30 PM
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No, I don't have a problem with you.
I'm sorry, I was testy. I have a tendency to say fairly idiotic things when I'm in this kind of mood. Again, I apologize.
I'm sorry, I was testy. I have a tendency to say fairly idiotic things when I'm in this kind of mood. Again, I apologize.
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Okay. I understand, I get the same sometimes.
"Chan eil tuil air nach tig traoghadh"
"Maybe surrounded by
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know"
- 'Home', Michael Buble
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know"
- 'Home', Michael Buble
1