TUTIVILLUS


Meaning of TUTIVILLUS in English

[Folklore] In medieval legend, a demon who collects all the words skipped over or mutilated by priests in the celebration of the Mass. These he deposits in that pit which is said to be paved with 'good intentions' never brought to effect.

Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии.