CLASSIC HEROES AND CHRISTIAN SAINTS IN THE POEM OF "DIGENIS AKRITAS"

Authors

  • Miguel Cortés Arrese
Keywords: Hero and legendary figure, Byzantine warrior, epic poem, Muslims

Abstract

In this study deals with the Byzantine warrior Digenis Akritas of the 10th century, who becarne famous because of his battle against the Muslims and a hero and legendary figure of epic poems.

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How to Cite
Cortés Arrese, M. (1997). CLASSIC HEROES AND CHRISTIAN SAINTS IN THE POEM OF "DIGENIS AKRITAS". Antigüedad y Cristianismo, (14), 249–258. Retrieved from https://revistas.um.es/ayc/article/view/65391
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No. 14 (1997): Tradition in Late Antiquity
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