The texts, which were being copied in manuscripts as late as the 15th century,  were parsed allegorically to provide Christianized moral and theological implications, "until in time the pagan divinities blossomed into full-fledged vices and virtues".
These ancient texts, which remained in manuscript form until the 15th century, were interpreted allegorically to convey Christian moral and theological messages. As a result, the pagan gods gradually developed into clear moral characteristics.