The floral smell of sanctity and the semiotics of the halo
The hagiographic discourse often uses floral metaphors to describe spiritual qualities. This is the case for instance with Thérèse of Lisieux's autobiography, in which the saint compares herself to humble flowers, and in particular to the violet, which is not evident for her shape, but attracts...
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Associazione Ocula
2020-07-01
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| Online Access: | https://www.ocula.it/files/OCULA-23-PONZO-The-floral-smell-of-sanctity-and-the-semiotics-of-the-halo |