Holy Fool

2 books featuring this archetype

The Holy Fool subverts worldly wisdom to reveal higher truth. Apparent folly functions as critique of power and convention.

Le Morte Darthur cover

Le Morte Darthur

Thomas Malory

1469-1485 CE

Germanic, English

Vulgate Cycle cover

Vulgate Cycle

Anonymous

1210-1230 CE

Germanic, French