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Atalanta and institution of fosterage in context of mythological traditions

BLAŽEK, Václav

Basic information

Original name

Atalanta and institution of fosterage in context of mythological traditions

Edition

Graeco-Latina Brunensia, Brno, Masarykova univerzita, 2012, 1803-7402

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Article in a journal

Field of Study

60200 6.2 Languages and Literature

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

is not subject to a state or trade secret

Marked to be transferred to RIV

Yes

RIV identification code

RIV/00216224:14210/12:00057740

Organization unit

Faculty of Arts

Keywords in English

myth; motif; fosterage; etymology

Tags

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Changed: 7/4/2013 21:43, Mgr. Vendula Hromádková

Abstract

In the original language

In the article the fragments of Greek myths about Atalanta, a legendary runner and fighter, are collected. A new etymology of her name indicates the motif of fosterage, apparently connected with her foster-mother, a she-bear.

Links

GAP406/12/0655, research and development project
Name: Jazykové interference Indoevropanů v Centrální Asii a Číně
Investor: Czech Science Foundation, Indo-European Linguistic Interference in Central Asia and China