(Selected Essays, I [1869], 546; cf. Chips from a German Workshop [London, 1875], IV, 179 - 89) One of the most widespread medieval legends of the saints was that of Barlaam and Joasaph; that is the legend of Buddha entering into the Eastern as well as the Roman church via Persia, Arabia, Syria, and Byzantium. (religion-online.org)
Many of the characters and figures u see there are based on medieval legends and some rites are even of pagan origin.In some regions, especialy in the alps these rites can be even more frightening. (seekingsunshine.com)
There is a lovely medieval legend that Judas Iscariot once gave a cup of cold water to a thirsty person, and that simple act of out - goingness was enough for God to use to bring him eternal health. (religion-online.org)