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On a carving in Coventry Cathedral what did Lady Godiva ride
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20 Jan '12 10:31 am
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According to the popular story,[] Godiva took pity on the people of Coventry, who were suffering grievously under her husband's oppressive taxation. She appealed again and again to her husband, who obstinately refused to remit the tolls. At last, weary of her entreaties, he said he would grant her request if she would strip naked and ride through the streets of the town. Godiva took him at his word and, after issuing a proclamation that all persons should keep within doors and shut their windows, she rode
through the town, clothed only in her long hair. In the end, Godiva's husband keeps his word and abolishes the onerous taxes. However, known facts do not corroborate the legend
I have shown Godiva on her horse moving unseen (almost!) through the streets of Coventry city. Legend has her horse being white (you know, purity and all that) but I've taken artistic license and made it darker to contrast with her pearly pale flesh. Godiva was a real-life Saxon noblewoman called Godgyfu o ...more
through the town, clothed only in her long hair. In the end, Godiva's husband keeps his word and abolishes the onerous taxes. However, known facts do not corroborate the legend
I have shown Godiva on her horse moving unseen (almost!) through the streets of Coventry city. Legend has her horse being white (you know, purity and all that) but I've taken artistic license and made it darker to contrast with her pearly pale flesh. Godiva was a real-life Saxon noblewoman called Godgyfu o ...more
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Answered by anil garg, 20 Jan '12 11:17 am
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