The Medieval Legend of Phyllis and Aristotle

Tonight, we’re diving into one of the strangest and most symbolic stories to ever come out of the Middle Ages — The Legend of Phyllis and Aristotle. It’s a tale of love, intellect, and humiliation — where the world’s greatest philosopher is brought to his knees, literally, by the power of desire. But behind the scandal and satire lies something deeper — a warning about pride, gender, and the limits of reason itself. Join us as we uncover the medieval obsession with this story, why it appeared in manuscripts, sculptures, and cathedrals across Europe, and what it really says about how the Middle Ages viewed wisdom, temptation, and control.