Umfang:
vii, 175 Seiten.
ISBN:
978-1-4766-7451-3
Inhalt:
"The author analyzes tales of wonder in both ancient and medieval European literature. Otherworldly narratives appeared in various literary contexts in the ancient world, including mythology, poetry and philosophical writings. In medieval times, they remained a popular form of literary expression. These stories are primarily religious in nature, describing fantastic worlds filled with miracles and supernatural beings"--Provided by publisher
Anmerkung:
Ancient cosmology -- Numinous otherworldly journeys -- Mystical otherworldly journeys -- Journeys of spiritual transformation -- Courageous journeys in the face of death -- The journey to philosophic wisdom -- The journey to moral awareness
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe ISBN 978-1-4766-3497-5
Sprache:
Englisch
Fachgebiete:
Komparatistik. Außereuropäische Sprachen/Literaturen
,
Germanistik
,
Theologie/Religionswissenschaften
,
Altertumswissenschaften
Schlagwort(e):
Jenseits
;
Reise
;
Mythologie
;
Religion
URL:
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&local_base=BVB01&doc_number=030881188&sequence=000001&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
URL:
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&local_base=BVB01&doc_number=030881188&sequence=000001&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
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