Songs of Holy Mary (Cantigas de Santa Maria)

For today's reading, please do a "close reading" of at least two of the narrative songs (meaning the songs that tell a story). What themes do you find in these songs that you deem important? Why? How do these themes manifest themselves within the plot? What is the role of Mary in the song? What political / social / religious commentary do you see in these songs?

Feel free to bring up anything else you find interesting / intriguing about these songs.