The Yoke as a Metaphor in the Ancient World: From Symbolizing Imperial Domination to Signifying Subjugation
This article explores the perception of the yoke as a symbol of domination and subordination in texts from Ancient Mesopotamia and the Middle East, as well as from ancient Greek and Roman writings. The metaphor of the yoke is analyzed from the perspective of both the conquerors and subjugated. In th...
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| Language: | English |
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Kazan Federal University
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Ученые записки Казанского университета: Серия Гуманитарные науки |
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| Online Access: | https://uzakugu.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/38 |