Carlovingian , auch: Carolingian , auch: Carolinian

The Eloi, like the Carlovingian kings, had decayed to a mere beautiful futility.

The former is of later origin, and is merely a legendary narrative of Carlovingian times, drawn up with the intention of connecting with St. Afra the organization of the church of Augsburg.

The accession of the Carlovingian dynasty is marked by a splendid act of homage paid in France to the power of the papacy: before assuming the title of king, Pepin made the point of securing the assent of Pope Zachary.