The Great Dreamer Edward Burne-Jones

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The works of one of the last pre-Raphaelites impress not only with their rich variety, as they include painting, tapestry, and stained glass, but also with their unique, mysterious beauty. Born in the industrial city of Birmingham, Burne-Jones witnessed the strong development of 19th-century Britain, its heavy industry, and flourishing materialism. His response to this … Read more

Saladin – “The Victorious King”

Al-Malik al-Nasir Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, or simply Saladin, was born in 1138 in present-day Tikrit, Iraq. As one of the sons of General Najm ad-Din Ayyub, of Kurdish origin, he spent his childhood in Damascus, at the court of Nur ad-Din, the ruler of Syria, after whose death he became the sultan of … Read more

Symbolism of the Sword

dugi. Na primjer, mač Excalibur pripadao je kralju Arthuru, dok je mač Durandal pripadao vitezovi Rolandu. Ovi mačevi su imali posebnu snagu i čaroliju koja je pomogla njihovim vlasnicima u njihovim zastrašujućim bitkama. , “his life” and his power. The most famous ones are: Excalibur – the sword of King Arthur, Balmung – the famous … Read more

Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot

“We are witnessing a frequent renewal of interest in the myth of King Arthur, mostly through Hollywood films and series that have the power to familiarize millions with one idea in a short time, but often in a superficial manner. One particular aspect of this complex myth that attracts the attention of many is the … Read more

The Legend of King Arthur

“This is a legend that has captivated the attention of man in our western civilization. It is a dominant modern myth that has served as a fundamental template for the cultural socialization of European society. Over the past eight centuries, many versions and commentaries about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have … Read more

Code of the Samurai

Bushido – the code of the samurai, the Japanese warriors and knights, is not unknown in our Western cultural circle. The code of chivalry, which served as a moral anchor for medieval Japanese warriors, attracts attention with its mystical beauty to those who seek higher human values. Inazo Nitobe, the son of a samurai, a … Read more