Medieval art-of-dying books are notable today for their lack of interest in explaining the death medically; they make no attempt to avoid or delay it. The Moriens („the dying-one“) character never dies of anything. His time is simply up, and he is about to die. That is all we need to know. None of his friends ever suggests that he should concentrate on getting better or that he still has many happy years ahead of him. This is, of course, a prerequisite for being able to talk about your own death with honesty and in detail.
Sarah Tarlow: The archaeology of Loss
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