The realization o f the magical function in Sinodik from Wojnowo Cover Image

Реализация магической функции в Войноеском синодике
The realization o f the magical function in Sinodik from Wojnowo

Author(s): Joanna Orzechowska
Subject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Philology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: The magical function; Sinodik from Wojnowo;

Summary/Abstract: The magical function, understood as all symptoms of rituality, is dichotomously realized inSinodik from Wojnowo: (1) in calls to perform the ritual of “remembering the dead”, (2) indefining rules for this ritual. Both directions are realized verbally and nonverbally. The book isboth a nonverbal call as well as a tool to perform the call. In Sinodik, verbal encouragement topray is also present. The text of Sinodik is a collection of rules and rights to perform the ritual, i.e.a verbal and nonverbal behaviour of those who pray. The nonverbal ritual is revealed also in thegraphic presentation of the book.

  • Issue Year: 2011
  • Issue No: XVI
  • Page Range: 393-401
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Russian