The word "medieval" has been used in literature in a variety of ways, functioning both as a marker of historical period and as a descriptor of certain ideas or aesthetics. In some texts, it denotes a specific era with its own distinctive philosophical, social, and cultural attributes—such as in discussions of medieval philosophy and social structures [1, 2, 3] or in linguistic debates comparing medieval Latin to other forms [4, 5, 6, 7]. Elsewhere, the term is employed to evoke an atmosphere or style reminiscent of chivalric legends and folkloric tales, as seen in references to medieval chivalry [8] or in descriptions of artistic “monkish touches” in folklore [9, 10, 11]. At times, "medieval" is used metaphorically or even pejoratively to characterize ideas or behaviors as old-fashioned or unsophisticated [12, 13]. Moreover, modern narratives often incorporate medieval elements to enhance a setting or mood, whether by invoking imagery like medieval shoes in a contemporary novel [14, 15] or by contrasting medieval and modern societal forms [16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21]. Thus, across these examples, the term "medieval" serves as a multifaceted literary device that encapsulates historical, aesthetic, and ideological dimensions.