Title: Ritual and symbolic communication in medieval Hungary under the Árpád dynasty (1000-1301) /
Authors: Zupka, Dušan; Sherwood, Julia; Sherwood, P. A.
Year: 2016
Subjects: Árpád, House of.; Árpád, House of; Political customs and rites Hungary History; Communication in politics Hungary History; Symbolism in politics Hungary History; Communication in politics; Kings and rulers; Political customs and rites; Politics and government.; Symbolism in politics; Hungary Kings and rulers History.; Hungary Politics and government; Hungary History; Hungary
Abstract: "In Rituals and Symbolic Communication in Medieval Hungary under the Árpád Dynasty (1000-1301) Dusan Zupka examines rituals as means of political and symbolic communication in medieval Central Europe, with a special emphasis on the rulers of Árpád dynasty in the Kingdom of Hungary. Particular attention is paid to symbolic acts such as festive coronations, liturgical praises, welcoming of rulers (adventus regis), ritualised settlement of disputes, and symbolic rites during meetings of rulers. The power and meaning of rituals were understandable to both contemporary protagonists and to the authors of sources. These rituals therefore played an essential role in medieval political culture. The book concludes with an outline of ritual communication as a coherent system."--Back cover.
Contents: Rituals and symbolic communication : theory, terminology and methodology -- Rituals of power and symbols of monarchy -- The settling of disputes and submission : rituals of reconciliation -- Adventus regis in medieval Hungary -- Encounters between royalty : greeting rituals -- Concluding reflections: Ritual communication as a coherent system.