A Man Fighting a Lion: A Christian 'Theme' in Yiddish Epics
During the medieval and early modern periods, lions served as a common motif in Ashkenazic Jewish culture, bearing diverse symbolism. Also in literature written in Yiddish, the vernacular language of Ashkenazic Jews, lions were often mentioned. In this article, three songs about a man fighting a lio...
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University of Milan
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Interfaces: A Journal of Medieval European Literatures |
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| Online Access: | https://riviste.unimi.it/interfaces/article/view/9981 |