Data di Pubblicazione:
2008
Citazione:
Oknos: L'angoisse des châtiments infernaux / D. Fabiano. - In: REVUE DE L'HISTOIRE DES RELIGIONS. - ISSN 0035-1423. - 225:2(2008), pp. 273-295.
Abstract:
In this paper I examine the character of Oknos, in order to make clear that he expresses a deep and precise emotion that rises in face of the death. After the analysis of ancient sources (from literature, iconography and linguistic), I try to show that Oknos belongs to the field of “blocking” fear, that is strictly related with mysteric initiation. In our opinion Oknos’ never-ending work should be interpreted as the failure of the initiation and the representation of the resulting impediment of the action.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
history of religions; ancient Greek religion; mysteries; eleusis; oknos
Elenco autori:
D. Fabiano
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