Čajkanović’s Road from Ancient Greek and Folk Literature to Serbian Religion and Mythology Cover Image

Чајкановићев пут од античке и народне књижевности до српске религије и митологије
Čajkanović’s Road from Ancient Greek and Folk Literature to Serbian Religion and Mythology

Author(s): Bojan Jovanović
Subject(s): Anthropology
Published by: Етнографски институт САНУ
Keywords: religion; mythology; cult; god; comparative approach; syncrtism; ambivalence; animism

Summary/Abstract: After a careful examination of the works of Čajkanović, the author points out to the importance of his comparative method in studying Ancient Greek literature, traditional folk creation and folk religion and mythology. Based on traces and parallels from other traditions, Čajkanović tried to reveal the forgotten meanings of the Serbian folk myth and religious practice. With this same approach, he attempted to reconstruct the whole system of an ancient Serbian religion and mythology, and to establish an identity of the Serbian supreme God. However, a critical review of this reconstruction shows its inaccuracy and scientific dismissal.

  • Issue Year: LVI/2008
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 37-51
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Serbian