Medieval epics reveal how heroes were built to inspire societies

A new analysis of European medieval epics identifies consistent patterns in how heroic protagonists were constructed and presented across cultures. Understanding these archetypes matters for anyone studying narrative influence, cultural identity formation, and how societies use storytelling to shape values and behavior.

Originaltitel: Miriam Strieder. <i>Heldentypologien. Die Konstruktion des heroischen Protagonisten in der europäischen Epik des Mittelalters</i> . Innsbruck: innsbruck university press. 2024. ISBN 978-3-901064-60-9. 359 S