Enlèvements d’héroïnes et métaphores de la transformation : Europe et Hélène dans les cultures littéraires et figuratives du Moyen Âge
| Title in English | Abduction of heroines and metaphors of transformation: Europa and Helen in the late medieval literary and visual cultures |
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| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Bien Dire et Bien Aprendre |
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| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.54563/bdba.1938 |
| Keywords | Helena, Europe, Greek heros, illustrated manuscripts, Middle Ages |
| Description | By focusing on the characters of Europa and Helen, this article examines the medieval reception and interpretation of the narrative theme of the abduction. In manuscripts, literary works, and precious objects the episodes of the abduction are staged in multiple ways. Thus, it is possible to describe the development of diversified interpretations and new iconicities linked to these two figures, paving the way to the Renaissance canons. |