Embodiments of Evil: Gog and Magog
Overview & Synopsis
Gog and Magog, as archetypes of evil, have dwelt in our consciousness since their threatening appearance in the Bible and Quran. Maps, literature and texts ranging from Medieval Europe, the Byzantine and Arab world, in Berber, Persian and Indonesian traditions, to contemporary internet texts: all use these imaginary monstrous creatures. The figures are constantly reinterpreted as the enemies of order change. This volume reveals in eight essays the images of the 'Other' in genres ranging from contemporary folk religion on the internet to the rich literary heritage of Alexander romances.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Embodiments of Evil: Gog and Magog |
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| Author / Organization | Seyed-Gohrab, A.A., Doufikar-Aerts, F., McGlinn, S. |
| Subject & Discipline | evil in literature |
| Categories | Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Publication Year | 2016 |
| License / Rights | Open Access / Creative Commons |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
OAPEN Library
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-66639 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on www.oapen.org » |