ST. DOMINGO DE LA CALZADA, ENGINEER OF THE LAND

This biographical essay about St. Domingo de la Calzada clarifies some historical contributions to the life and miracles of this sai nt, constructor and driving force behind other civil works all along the Way of St. James. Additionally, the author proposes a new i nterpretation of the rooster and hen wonder based on books of entertainment and debased alchemy. And, he presents how several great authors have included the miracle in their writing.