crocodiles

Today, when someone accuses another of shedding " crocodile tears," they are suggesting that the person is displaying fake or insincere sorrow. But how did this phrase come into being? The answer takes us back to a bizarre medieval myth that found its way into a widely read travelogue and later cemented itself in literary history through the works of William Shakespeare. The Advent in "The Travels of Sir John Mandeville" The roots of the phrase take us back to the 14th century, anchored in the wildly popular narrative chronicled in "The Travels of Sir John Mandeville." This travelogue, brimming with the brave knight’s adventures in Asia, served as a treasure trove of astonishing discoveries and more than a pinch