Two language-related cartoons yesterday, for Saint Genevieve’s Day: (#1) (#2) Sainte Geneviève. Wikipedia tells us that In 451 she led a “prayer marathon” that was said to have saved Paris by diverting Attila’s Huns away from the city Here she is on an icon: (#3) Wikipedia on Attila, with another version of the story: He … Continue reading For Sainte Geneviève, who saved Paris from the Huns