Gründungsmythen Europas im Mittelalter

Edited by Michael Bernsen Edited by Matthias Becher Edited by Elke Brüggen Series edited by Uwe Baumann Series edited by Michael Bernsen Series edited by Paul Geyer Consultant editor Michael Hoch Consultant editor Uwe Baumann Consultant editor Thomas Becker

Extent: 225 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: Literary Studies, Medieval Studies

Language: German

Hardback (Published)

(January 2013)

ISBN: 9783847100751

6.42 x 9.65 inches

Price: $74.00

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Inwieweit tragen vormoderne Grundungsmythen zur Identitatsstiftung Europas bei?

The term ‘founding myth’ is shaped by the breakdown of the old and new mythologies in the 18th and 19th centuries. A revival of the values of the Christian Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and to some extent even the Enlightenment is therefore no longer possible. On the other hand, without the preservation of this cultural heritage Europe faces the threat of losing its identity. Founding myths had – and still have – a more sustained effect on the history of premodern Europe than rational thinkers of modern Europe are often willing to admit.This volume examines the many medieval narratives of origins, lineages and direct contact with God in quite diverse contexts. The contributions discuss in particular to what extent premodern foundation myths contributed to the creation of European identity.

Edited by Michael Bernsen
Edited by Matthias Becher
Edited by Elke Brüggen
Series edited by Uwe Baumann
Series edited by Michael Bernsen
Series edited by Paul Geyer
Consultant editor Michael Hoch
Consultant editor Uwe Baumann
Consultant editor Thomas Becker

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