IMC 2009: Sessions
Session 515: Border Issues, III: Conflict andf Interpretation of the Natural World
Tuesday 14 July 2009, 09.00-10.30
Moderator/Chair: | Richard Morris, Institute for Medieval Studies, University of Leeds / School of Music, Humanities & Media, University of Huddersfield |
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Paper 515-a | The Symbolical Background of the Medieval Rings from the Republic of Macedonia (Language: English) Index terms: Archaeology - Artefacts, Byzantine Studies, Daily Life |
Abstract | Paper -a: The medieval society suffered numerous phobias. In search for a solution of his weakness, the medieval Christian reacted superstitiously. The medieval paradox noticeable in the relation Christianity - superstition, finds its expression in the representations which those people placed on their rings. |