TY - JOUR
T1 - The Bear in the Celtic and Germanian tradition
AU - Gandino, Germana
PY - 2014/12/1
Y1 - 2014/12/1
N2 - Although much has been written on the theme of the bear (see Michel Pastoureau's excellent L'ours. Histoire d'un roi déchu, Paris, Editions du Seuil, 2007), many aspects still deserve further research. This study examines the role of the bear in ancient and medieval worships and mythologies, showing the inadequacy of simplistic interpretations. In particular, it is inappropriate to speak of "typical" Celtic or German traditions regarding symbolic connections between men and bears, nor can it be said that the bear was-before Carolingian times and in a "Germanic" context-the absolute model of kingship.
AB - Although much has been written on the theme of the bear (see Michel Pastoureau's excellent L'ours. Histoire d'un roi déchu, Paris, Editions du Seuil, 2007), many aspects still deserve further research. This study examines the role of the bear in ancient and medieval worships and mythologies, showing the inadequacy of simplistic interpretations. In particular, it is inappropriate to speak of "typical" Celtic or German traditions regarding symbolic connections between men and bears, nor can it be said that the bear was-before Carolingian times and in a "Germanic" context-the absolute model of kingship.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84938067858&partnerID=8YFLogxK
M3 - Review article
SN - 0035-7073
VL - 126
SP - 721
EP - 740
JO - Rivista Storica Italiana
JF - Rivista Storica Italiana
IS - 3
ER -