From Ritual to Romance

From Ritual to Romance

Jessie Laidlay Weston

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Magic Publisher
Año de edición:
2024
ISBN:
9781835917497

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'From Ritual to Romance' is a seminal work by Jessie Laidlay Weston, published in 1920. In this book, Weston explores the connections between ancient rituals, myths, and the Arthurian legends, particularly focusing on the Grail legend.The central thesis of 'From Ritual to Romance' revolves around the idea that the Arthurian Grail legend, as presented in medieval literature such as Chrétien de Troyes’ Perceval, contains remnants of ancient fertility rituals and pagan symbolism. Weston argues that these rituals, which were originally associated with agricultural cycles and the renewal of life, evolved over time into the complex narrative of the Grail quest.Weston draws upon a wide range of sources, including medieval literature, comparative mythology, and anthropology, to support her theory. She identifies parallels between elements of the Grail legend and motifs found in ancient fertility cults, such as the motif of the wounded king and the theme of the sacred marriage.Additionally, Weston explores the influence of the Fisher King myth, the story of Perceval and the Grail, and other related legends on the development of medieval literature and culture. She suggests that these stories served as vehicles for transmitting esoteric knowledge and spiritual teachings in a veiled form.'From Ritual to Romance' had a significant impact on the study of Arthurian literature and mythology, as well as on the broader field of comparative mythology. Weston’s interdisciplinary approach, combining literary analysis with insights from anthropology and folklore studies, helped to shed new light on the symbolic meaning and cultural significance of the Grail legend.Overall, 'From Ritual to Romance' remains a landmark work in the study of myth and symbolism, offering valuable insights into the ways in which ancient rituals and beliefs have shaped the literary and cultural traditions of Western civilization.

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