James Matamoros

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title: James Matamoros
text: Saint James the Moor-slayer is the name given to the representation of the apostle James the Great, as a legendary, miraculous figure who appeared at the also legendary Battle of Clavijo, helping the Christians conquer the Muslim Moors. The story was invented centuries after the alleged battle was supposed to have taken place. "Matamoros" is not a name nor an advocation of the saint. Aspects of the historical Battle of Monte Laturce (859) were incorporated into this legend of the battle of Clav
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description: Representation of apostle James the Great
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Matamoros
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date modified: 2023-12-18T12:11:30Z
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