Breve nota sobre a etimologia de Dioniso

This article aims chiefly to discuss the status quaestionis regarding the etymology of Dionysus. The main theories thereon are analyzed and a new connection is put forward between the name of the god and one of his characteristic activities -dancing. In view of this, some passages of the Rig Veda ar...

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Autor principal: Macedo, José Marcos
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Lenguaje:Portugués
Publicado: 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.memoria.fahce.unlp.edu.ar/art_revistas/pr.5196/pr.5196.pdf
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Sumario:This article aims chiefly to discuss the status quaestionis regarding the etymology of Dionysus. The main theories thereon are analyzed and a new connection is put forward between the name of the god and one of his characteristic activities -dancing. In view of this, some passages of the Rig Veda are pointed out which might strengthen the bond already suggested between Dionysus and the god Indra within the Indo-European tradition