Wędka króla Rusinów (Gall Anonim, ks. 1, rozdz. 7)
Paweł Żmudzki
A ﬁshing rod of the king Ruthenians (Gallus Anonymus, Book I, chapt. 7)The purpose article is an attempt to solve following question: why did Gallus Anonymus present with a at very moment Boleslaw Chrobry’s attack, which inﬂicted catastrophic defeat upon Rus’? In Chronicle presented as unwarlike and cowardly man, but this in itself does not explain, chronicler placed him boat, ﬁshing. The matter made clear by medieval adaptations anecdote Wincenty Kadłubek Jan Długosz. None them understood sense gave motif both changed its meaning. Also cases described Bible have diﬀerent character altogether. But useful context given people stories certainly unknown Anonymus. presents choice texts where refers military matters brings disgrace or hero: Le roman de Perceval ou le conte du Graal Chrétien Troyes (the Fisher King), Plutarch’s Life Antony, Waltharius, story about Arnulf conquering Rome Antapodosis Liudprand Cremona. comparison makes it possible say that literature rode quite often plays role anti-attribute warlike hero becomes sign lacked lost ability command army ﬁght war, betrayal honour brave soldier. On other hand, association using disgraceful for who do aspire functions actions, illustrated examples Wanda-Węda Chronica Poloniae maioris (Chronicle Greater Poland), Saint Zeno Verona De Zenonis vita sermo Coronati Notarii.
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