👉 Ribalds were a group of medieval authors who wrote plays and poems that often criticized the Church and its teachings. They were known for their satirical and humorous style, often mocking or deriding religious beliefs, politics, and social norms. Some notable examples include Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales" and Thomas More's "Utopia," which both contain ribald verses. The term "ribald" comes from the Latin word "ribadus," meaning "to be
