Pjesmom opjevane Ljubovićke u usmenoj lirskonarativnoj poeziji
The Ljubović Women - Sung in a Poem

Summary/Abstract: The paper examines lyrical narrative poems which portray the Ljubović women-heroines, actors and characters, psychologically and character-shaped individualized, within the context of Ljubović family’s site. The Ljubović family is presumably, the most lauded one in oral literature of the Balkans. They are the daughters, sisters, daughters-in-law, wives and mothers, dignified and wise, brave and adept, capable of taking responsibilities in family, economy and community, in a noble-military hierarchy, when absent for a longer period or they are left widowed. The are strong as Homers mystical women Penelope and Hecuba. Young girls are beautiful, cheerful and They proud, the myth of youth, beauty and love is women around them. They are represented with courage and action, nourishing tradition, but rising above the customs of behavior wit is necessary to. Their protect own integrity and natural right to life and happiness. They are winners and true heroines - quite the opposite of the tragic fates of women in oral ballads.

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