Initiation by White Snake and the Acquisition of Supernatural Knowledge
ABSTRACT: This paper explores narratives about eating the flesh of a dragon or whiteserpent. It is argued that these narratives can be interpreted as examples of initiation. The snake’s association with wisdom is a common motif in Scandinavian folklore,stretching back at least to the Middle Ages. Th...
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| Tipo di documento: | Elettronico Articolo |
| Lingua: | Inglese |
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2022
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Religionsvidenskabeligt tidsskrift
Anno: 2022, Volume: 74, Pagine: 153-169 |
| Altre parole chiave: | B
Serpent
B Wisdom B Snake B cunning folk B Folklore B Iniziazione B rites of passage |
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