An Inquiry Into Femininity: Women in Medieval Epics

In the human past, the status of women was always embarrassing. They are worshiped as goddesses or they are considered valuable workers. In this research we carefully analyze what we mean for our era and medieval women through two legends, Walson's legend and Frogsky's legend. Historically, the roles and positions of women have fluctuated greatly. Initially, the family system dominated the field such as Greece. A woman like the earth and nature's mother is a sterile idol.

Continually connecting the Greek women with nature, the natural fertility of men and the surroundings of the town, and Calypso's cave means the power of a woman without her constraints. In epic, the female voice made a dangerous siren song and Calypso 's wonderful singing voice showed that everything here is under her swing. Her weaving is a woman's remarkable activity in ancient myths, showing a difficult woman's jealousy. The island is the territory of a woman and the natural cave of Calypso is completely inconsistent with the royal palace Hermes just left. At first sight, the paradise of this island is very attractive, the most fascinating feminist power in this poem.

Susan Son Tag once said: "The most beautiful things for men are women, the most feminine things for women are masculine." This sentence is the result of Homer's epic "Odyssey" Can be attributed. In the proof 'Odyssey', many female characters show the characteristics of men and the characteristics of men often show the characteristics of women. Penelope and Nausicaa show masculine features in various situations. Odysseus also showed femininity when Odysseus was trapped in Calypso Island. So, through epic, we see various characters that depict different personality.

In the face of danger, classic epic poems of primitive heroic type have been accomplished for glory and honor, facing adversity through creativity, courage or virtuosity of power. Such a thing. Meanwhile medieval and contemporary heroes, they show a great action for a common interest rather than the classic goals of classical and fame. The concept of the hero can be seen in classical literature. It is a major or respected person of a heroic epic celebrated through the ancient legend of the state, usually through military beliefs and surviving through a flawed personal honorary program. The definition of the hero changed over time. The Merriam Webster dictionary defines the hero as "people who are impressed with his great or courageous behavior or superior qualities."