Female humanimality : animal imagery in the Song of Songs and ancient Eastern iconography

This article examines the interconnectedness of humans and animals in the biblical Song of Songs. After giving an overview about the Song's use of metaphor, the humanimal association of woman and animal is analysed. The image of the woman as a mare drawing the chariots of the Egyptian king (Son...

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Main Author: Thöne, Yvonne Sophie 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2016
In: Journal for semitics
Year: 2016, Volume: 25, Issue: 1, Pages: 389-408
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)