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Ma’asei Andreas — Chapter 32 - The Child Who Hid the Women

Work ID: 6a9dbf46ead8aa14725c30a3 · Chapter ID: 6a9dbf4669d2e109c63317a9 · Canonical title: Ma’asei Andreas

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Another fragment quoted by Evodius records that Maximilla and Iphidamia continued visiting Andreas.

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A beautiful child-like heavenly figure accompanied them.

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When Aegeates attempted to detect their absence, the figure entered the chamber.

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From within, a voice imitated Maximilla lamenting the burdens of women while another voice answered as Iphidamia.

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Aegeates heard the exchange and believed the women remained inside.

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The actual women therefore reached Andreas without discovery.

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The fragment reflects the supernatural protection motif surrounding the hidden meetings.

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