Atalanta and institution of fosterage in context of mythological traditions

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Authors

BLAŽEK Václav

Year of publication 2012
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Graeco-Latina Brunensia
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Arts

Citation
Field Linguistics
Keywords myth; motif; fosterage; etymology
Description 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.
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