No. XLIV (2013)
Articles

Some Types of Introductory Formulas in Greek Klephtic (Heroic) Epic

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  • Predrag J. Mutavdžić,
  • Saša B. Đorđević
Predrag J. Mutavdžić
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology
Saša B. Đorđević
University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/BALC1344093M

Published 01.12.2013

Keywords

  • formula,
  • klephtic folk song,
  • model,
  • structure,
  • Greek revolution

How to Cite

Mutavdžić, P. J., & Đorđević, S. B. (2013). Some Types of Introductory Formulas in Greek Klephtic (Heroic) Epic. Balcanica - Annual of the Institute for Balkan Studies, (XLIV), 93–111. https://doi.org/10.2298/BALC1344093M

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Abstract

Certain types of introductory formulas typical of klephtic epic songs are synoptically demonstrated and analyzed. The introduction outlines the historical development of this category of folk songs, based on occasionally opposing views of literary historians and scholars concerned with the study of Greek folklore. The analysis, performed on a selected corpus of Greek klephtic epic songs, reveals basic structural principles that the anonymous folk singer abided by whilst composing these songs.
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