Vade Nobiscum, tom XXV/2025. Varia
Vade Nobiscum, volume XXV/2025. Varia
Contributor(s): Rafał Kanas (Editor), Patryk Grancow (Editor), Bartłomiej Gorzkiewicz (Editor), Piotr Chyliński (Editor), Zuzanna Kołata (Editor), Jakub Jastrząbek (Editor)
Subject(s): History
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: Silesian Piasts; Jan Długosz; Christianization of Hungary; Rome; Romulus and Remus; Germanic mythology; Slavic mythology; Michele Sanmicheli; Verona
Summary/Abstract: Vade Nobiscum to cykliczna monografia, którą wydaje Studenckie Koło Naukowe Historyków UŁ. Niniejszy tom zawiera teksty będące pokłosiem dwóch wydarzeń: I Zjazdu Latającego Uniwersytetu Mediewistycznego oraz Ogólnopolskiej Konferencji Naukowej „Italia i jej dziedzictwo: historia, prawo i kultura”. Tematyka zarówno zjazdu, jak i konferencji była niezwykle szeroka i interdyscyplinarna, co widać w artykułach zamieszczonych w niniejszej publikacji. Mamy nadzieję, że dzięki tej różnorodności każdy czytelnik znajdzie w niej coś interesującego dla siebie.
Series: Uniwersytet Łódzki
- E-ISBN-13: 978-83-8331-882-0
- Print-ISBN-13: 978-83-8331-881-3
- Page Count: 176
- Publication Year: 2025
- Language: Polish
Wstęp
Wstęp
(Introduction)
- Author(s):Rafał Kanas
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History
- Page Range:7-9
- No. of Pages:3
Charakterystyki Dębnów, Gryfitów-Świebodziców i Leliwitów w Klejnotach Jana Długosza
Charakterystyki Dębnów, Gryfitów-Świebodziców i Leliwitów w Klejnotach Jana Długosza
(Characteristics of Dębno, Gryf and Leliwa Noble Families in the Insignia Seu Clenodia Regis et Regni Poloniae by Jan Długosz)
- Author(s):Krzysztof Borkowski
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, Middle Ages
- Page Range:13-25
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:Jan Długosz; nobility; Annales; Clenodia; characteristics
- Summary/Abstract:The article analyses three of the characteristics of Polish noble families contained in the Insignia seu clenodia Regis et Regni Poloniae. Clenodia, attributed to Jan Długosz, are one of the least known and at the same time the most interesting sources concerning late medieval Poland. Containing, apart from the description of the appearance of several dozen Polish coats of arms, also the characteristics of the family communities that used them, they constitute an extremely valuable field for research on the perception of the Polish nobility by Jan Długosz, his mentality and the semantics of his works. The similarity between the family characteristics present in Clenodia and the biographies of their representatives, present in the Annales seu Cronicae Incliti Regni Poloniae, demonstrated in the course of the analysis, seems to speak in favour of Długoszʼs authorship of both sources. The flattering characterization of the Dębno family was reflected in the long-standing acquaintance of Jan Długosz and Zbigniew Oleśnicki, portrayed by the chronicler as an ideal bishop. The assessment of the Leliwa family, and especially of the Kraków voivode Jan Tarnowski, concerns mainly their political activity, while the generosity attributed to the Gryf family was considered by Długosz as the main advantage of the family, revealing Christian generosity (largitia).
Nietypowe zgony Piastów śląskich w XV wieku – przypadki wybrane
Nietypowe zgony Piastów śląskich w XV wieku – przypadki wybrane
(Unusual Deaths of Silesian Piasts in the 15th Century – Selected Cases)
- Author(s):Bartłomiej Gorzkiewicz
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, 15th Century
- Page Range:27-39
- No. of Pages:13
- Keywords:Silesian Piasts; Jan Długosz; deaths of Piasts; John II the Mad; Piasts in 15th century
- Summary/Abstract:In the 15th century, the Silesian Piasts no longer had the same political significance as their 14th-century predecessors; there were no more figures like Bolko II the Small or Władysław Opolczyk. At the same time, the Piasts continued to rule over parts of Silesia, being subordinate to the Czech kings. They were mentioned episodically by Jan Długosz in his Annals on the occasion of more important events. Długosz devoted several times more space to the unusual deaths of the Piasts, such as: Przemysław II of Cieszyn, who was killed on the road, Jan of Ziębice, who fell in battle with the heretics, Baltazar Żagański, who died in a dungeon, and Rudolf Żagański, a mercenary who fought for the Teutonic Order. This text describes the circumstances of the deaths mentioned, and verifies the reliability of Jan Długoszʼs message with other available sources and research by contemporary historians.
Piwo, wino i miód symbolami pomyślności u ludów wczesnośredniowiecznej Europy – zjawisko i jego przyczyny
Piwo, wino i miód symbolami pomyślności u ludów wczesnośredniowiecznej Europy – zjawisko i jego przyczyny
(Beer, Wine, and Mead as Symbols of Wellbeing among the Peoples of Early Medieval Europe – Phenomenon and its Causes)
- Author(s):Tomasz Gromadka
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, Middle Ages
- Page Range:41-55
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:Germanic mythology; Slavic mythology; Kalevala; shamanism; beer; mead
- Summary/Abstract:The article examines the symbolic role of alcohol in the literature of ancient Germanic, Slavic, and Finnish peoples. While excessive drinking was sometimes criticized, alcohol was more often portrayed as a symbol of wellbeing and earthly felicity. Feasting scenes represented harmony and divine favor, while their disruption signaled decline and misfortune. Unlike other pleasures, alcohol held special meaning due to its perceived supernatural origin. Myths such as the Germanic story of Kvasir and the Finnish tale of Osmotar suggest a belief in the otherworldly nature of fermentation, whose spontaneous bubbling was seen as the work of spirits or gods. As a result, alcohol was valued as a unique gift from the divine. This symbolic dimension persisted through Christianization, even after its mythological roots were forgotten.
Okres przełomów i jego świadectwo – życie i twórczość Kasjodora Senatora
Okres przełomów i jego świadectwo – życie i twórczość Kasjodora Senatora
(The Time of Breakthroughs and Its Testimony – Life and Works of Cassiodorus Senator)
- Author(s):Jakub Jastrząbek
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, Ancient World, Middle Ages
- Page Range:57-70
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:Cassiodorus Senator; Late Antiquity; Early Middle Ages; history of culture; history of literature
- Summary/Abstract:The turn of the fifth and sixth centuries are a period of breakthrough in the history of Europe, both political (creation of tribal states in the territories of former Western Empire) and cultural. Its symptoms are noticeable in the analysis of Cassiodorus Senator’s life. The Historian’s experiences – from his youth in the family of an aristocratic family in Italia, through his service at the court of Theodoric the Great, to his spiritual turn and his foundations of monasteries – can be attributed to the elements of the culture of Antiquity, Middle Ages or to transitional phenomena. A similar tendency can be ascribed to Cassiodorus’ works, including his historical and theological texts.
Początek państwowości węgierskiej a wizerunek Arpadów i ich ludu
Początek państwowości węgierskiej a wizerunek Arpadów i ich ludu
(The Beginning of Hungarian Statehood and the Image of the Árpáds and their People)
- Author(s):Rafał Kanas
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, Middle Ages
- Page Range:71-85
- No. of Pages:15
- Keywords:St. Stephen; Christianization of Hungary; arrival of Hungarians in Europe; Thomas the Archdeacon; Historia Salonitana
- Summary/Abstract:In this article, I address the beginnings of Hungarian statehood as presented in Historia Salonitana, as well as the accompanying portrayal of the Hungarians and their rulers. My aim is to demonstrate that the opinion suggesting Thomas harbored animosity towards the Magyars needs significant nuance. To achieve this, I will primarily utilize classical methods of historical research. I will cover topics such as the arrival of the Hungarians in Pannonia, their Christianization during the reign of Prince Géza, and the rule of the first Hungarian king, Stephen I.
Motywy wilczycy w mitach fundacyjnych Rzymu i pierwszego kaganatu tureckiego
Motywy wilczycy w mitach fundacyjnych Rzymu i pierwszego kaganatu tureckiego
(The Motif of the She-Wolf in the Foundation Myths of Rome and the First Turkic Khaganate)
- Author(s):Rafał Szewczyk, Martyna Kowalska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, Ancient World
- Page Range:87-102
- No. of Pages:16
- Keywords:Rome; Romulus and Remus; She-Wolf; Turkic Peoples; First Turkic Khaganate; Foundation Myths
- Summary/Abstract:The article is a characterization and comparison of two foundation myths – Rome and the First Turkic Khaganate – with an indication of the similarities and differences in both stories. The content related to the founding myths has been supplemented with a historical or historical-mythical outline, as well as the most important information regarding the sources dealing with the issues discussed in the article. The work focuses primarily on the motif of the wolf appearing in stories about many societies throughout history. The she-wolf is one of the most important, central characters of the founding myths analyzed in the article, although her presence in each of them can be explained by the desire to emphasize other phenomena and values.
Wybrane aspekty myśli geograficznej w Wiekach Średnich
Wybrane aspekty myśli geograficznej w Wiekach Średnich
(Medieval Visions of Space. Selected Aspects of Geographical Thought in the Middle Ages)
- Author(s):Lena Lewandowska
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, Middle Ages
- Page Range:103-120
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:cartography; geography; mappaemundi; Middle Ages; space
- Summary/Abstract:The aim of this article is to briefly discuss the perception of space in the Middle Ages. In its first part I will review the most important claims in the field of cosmography – the medieval response to pagan geography – and present the general model of the Earth and the Universe established in the Middle Ages, as well as its alternative visions. In the second part I’ll introduce the phenomenon of mappaemundi and indicate how the medieval visions of space would be realised in the form of the world maps form the epoque.
Miasto do pokazania, miasto do obrony – Michele Sanmicheli i architektura pałacowa w XVI-wiecznej Weronie
Miasto do pokazania, miasto do obrony – Michele Sanmicheli i architektura pałacowa w XVI-wiecznej Weronie
(A City to Show off, a City to Defend – Michele Sanmicheli and Palace Architecture in 16th-Century Verona)
- Author(s):Marianna Urban
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History, 16th Century
- Page Range:123-144
- No. of Pages:22
- Keywords:Michele Sanmicheli; Verona; Renaissance architecture; urban palace; Mannerism
- Summary/Abstract:This article explores the civic architecture of Michele Sanmicheli (1484–1559) in Verona, a city that became the central stage of his mature career. Focusing on four major palace projects – Palazzo Canossa, Palazzo Pompei, Palazzo Bevilacqua, and Palazzo Onori – the study traces the evolution of Sanmicheli’s architectural language from classical discipline to mannerist complexity. It highlights his ability to reinterpret antique forms within the local traditions of patronage and the spatial dynamics of Renaissance Verona. Special attention is given to the symbolic program of the façades and their representational function within the urban fabric. Sanmicheli emerges as a pivotal figure linking classical legacy with early modern approaches to architecture and city-making. The paper also reflects on his reception in both regional and transregional contexts.
Rewolucyjne idee Cesarego Beccarii – jak traktat O przestępstwach i karach wpłynął na debatę o karze śmierci i torturach
Rewolucyjne idee Cesarego Beccarii – jak traktat O przestępstwach i karach wpłynął na debatę o karze śmierci i torturach
(Revolutionary Ideas of Cesare Beccaria – How the Treatise on Crimes and Punishments Influenced the Debate on Capital Punishment and Torture)
- Author(s):Marta Jamrozowicz
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History
- Page Range:145-158
- No. of Pages:14
- Keywords:Cesare Beccaria; Enlightenment; capital punishment; torture; abolitionism
- Summary/Abstract:The article analyzes the impact of Cesare Beccaria’s On Crimes and Punishments on the emergence of the debate concerning the legitimacy of capital punishment and torture. The introduction outlines the main features of the Enlightenment, the period during which Beccaria began his work. The article then discusses how the death penalty was perceived prior to the publication of the treatise, referring to the views of thinkers such as Plato and Saint Thomas Aquinas. The author of the article points out that it was precisely during the Enlightenment that a critical reflection on this form of punishment began, and that Beccaria’s work served as one of the key catalysts for this discussion. The analytical section presents the context in which the treatise was written, along with Beccaria’s utilitarian arguments: capital punishment and torture do not benefit society and therefore should be abolished. Beccaria considers the death penalty irrational and morally unjustifiable. The conclusion discusses the influence of On Crimes and Punishments on contemporary intellectuals and rulers, including Leopold II’s decision to abolish the death penalty in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
Przeklęci przez los synowie Atrydy – porównanie Agamennone i Oreste Vittoria Alfieriego oraz pierwszych tomów cyklu Diuna Franka Herberta jako dzieł inspirowanych mitem orestejskim
Przeklęci przez los synowie Atrydy – porównanie Agamennone i Oreste Vittoria Alfieriego oraz pierwszych tomów cyklu Diuna Franka Herberta jako dzieł inspirowanych mitem orestejskim
(The Sons of Atreides Cursed by Fate – A Comparison of Agamemnon and Oreste by Vittorio Alfieri and the First Volumes of the Dune Cycle by Frank Herbert as Works Inspired by the Oresteian Myth)
- Author(s):Jadwiga Wolak
- Language:Polish
- Subject(s):History
- Page Range:159-176
- No. of Pages:18
- Keywords:The myth of Orestes; classical tragedy; Vittorio Alfieri; Frank Herbert; Dune; reception of the myth
- Summary/Abstract:This article presents a comparative analysis of two literary works that are distant in time and form – the tragedies Agamemnon and Oreste by Italian playwright Vittorio Alfieri and the first volumes of Frank Herbertʼs science fiction cycle Dune – pointing to their common roots in the Orestean myth. The work demonstrates how the story of Orestes and the cursed Atreides, known primarily from Aeschylusʼ Oresteia, has been transformed and adapted to different cultural, ideological, and literary contexts. Elements such as the motif of ancestral revenge, tragic conflict, wandering and hiding among foreign people, anagnorisis, as well as the figures of the father, mother, and siblings are analysed. Attention is paid to the educational function of the myth – ethical in the Greek version, political in Alfieri, and social and ecological in Herbert. A special place is given to the reflection on the figure of Orestes as a symbolic figure of a man entangled in inherited conflicts, whose fate reflects the anxieties and tensions of the eras just before the great change. The article also addresses the question of the genres of classical tragedy and the fantasy novel, asking whether both forms can be understood as contemporary realizations of the functions of myth and tragedy. It also points to the profound potential of mythology as a tool for critical reflection on the condition of individuals and society.
