Letture sopra la mitologia vedica

Name: Letture sopra la mitologia vedica
Author: Angelo De Gubernatis

By Angelo De Gubernatis

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Una serie di lezioni critiche analizza la mitologia vedica secondo un metodo comparativo e filologico, illustrando come i miti evolvano dall'immagine alla persona fino all'idea. L'autore commenta inni vedici, adopera il linguaggio dei testi per descrivere dèi, cosmogonie, simboli (colori, animali, oggetti sacri) e pratiche cultuali, e confronta tradizioni indiane con altre mitologie. Il libro combina descrizione testuale, storia naturale del mito e spiegazioni interpretative rivolte a evidenziare strutture simboliche e significati religiosi senza pretendere di esaurire l'intero corpus.

About the Author

Angelo De Gubernatis

Angelo De Gubernatis was an Italian writer, scholar, and naturalist known for his contributions to the fields of zoology and mythology. He is particularly recognized for his seminal work, "Zoological Mythology; or, The Legends of Animals," which explores the connections between animal symbolism and mythological narratives across cultures. De Gubernatis also engaged with literary criticism and biographical studies, as seen in his work on Alessandro Manzoni. His interests extended to comparative studies of cultural practices, including marriage customs among Indo-European peoples. Through his diverse writings, he sought to bridge the gap between science and the humanities, leaving a lasting impact on both disciplines.