Fabels, demonen en heiligen: Griekse hagiografie op middeleeuws Sicilië
Abstract
After the establishment of Christianity on Sicily, local saints’ cults developed and hagiographical Lives were composed to support their promotion. Written in Greek under the influence of the Byzantine presence from the sixth century onwards, Sicilian hagiography forms a distinct category within Greek hagiographical literature. In this article, I discuss several features that characterise Sicilian hagiography. These are rhetorical language, narrative complexity, adventurous journeys, and references to the classical tradition as well as to demons and magic. I argue that the texts employ literary techniques to authenticate the narrative and thereby enhance its credibility. I conclude that these elements together constitute essential components of the hagiographic genre.
How to Cite:
Huig, E., (2026) “Fabels, demonen en heiligen: Griekse hagiografie op middeleeuws Sicilië”, Tetradio 34(1), 13-32. doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/tetradio.100521