Abstract
In this paper prophetic dreams of Heliodorus’ Aethiopica are analysed, their interpretation keys are explained and their functions within the narration are emphasized. These oniric visions are also studied as a device to create suspense and as a means of divine will to rule the story. Finally paralelisms and relationships with the dreams of the other Greek love novels are highlighted.
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In this paper prophetic dreams of Heliodorus’ Aethiopica are analysed, their interpretation keys are explained and their functions within the narration are emphasized. These oniric visions are studied as a device to create suspense and as a means of divine will to rule the story
Y a partir de las consideraciones de este análisis, puede afirmarse que Heliodoro utiliza los sueños en su relato con las mismas funciones que los novelistas anteriores: función de anticipación —para adelantar sucesos que están por venir— y función de motor —cuando desencadenan en el soñador una conducta o reacción que hace avanzar la acción y que al final lleva al cumplimiento real de la visión—
Summary
In this paper prophetic dreams of Heliodorus’ Aethiopica are analysed, their interpretation keys are explained and their functions within the narration are emphasized.
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