Das iro-keltische und das antike Erbe der Fee Morgain und ihrer Schwestern: Feenmotivik in den mittelhochdeutschen Artuswerken Lanzelet, Erec, Iwein, Parzival und Tristan

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Das iro-keltische und das antike Erbe
der Fee Morgain und
ihrer Schwestern:
Feenmotivik in den mittelhochdeutschen
Artuswerken Lanzelet, Erec, Iwein,
Parzival und Tristan
by
Roswitha Ströbele
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M.A. Thesis Abstract
Das iro-keltische und das antike Erbe
der Fee Morgain und
ihrer Schwestern:
Feenmotivik in den mittelhochdeutschen
Artuswerken Lanzelet, Erec, Iwein,
Parzival und Tristan
Roswitha Ströbele
The fact that the Arthurian literature, the "matiere de
Bretagne," is mainly derived from Iro-Celtic myths and narrative
motifs is unquestioned. This fact also applies to many female
figures in Middle High German Arthurian literature, whose roots
lie in Iro-Celtic mythology. Their Iro-Celtic heritage results in
specific characteristics which portray many female figures in
Arthurian literature to be fairies originally derived from Irish
goddesses. Their prototype can be seen in the ambiguous goddess
"Morrigan" in Irish mythology.
On its long way from Irish myths into European Arthurian
literature, the fairy motifs were also influenced by other traditions,
especially by the Roman myth of the Goddess Diana. However, the
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Iro-Celtic influences are prevalent and result in a particular "fairy
type" in several Middle High German Arthurian epics. This "fairy
type" shows itself on two different levels: On the one hand, the
fairy doesn’t appear personally in the work, but is mentioned by
her name "Fee Morgain," usually in combination with a lengthy
description of her characteristics and powers. On the other hand,
the fairy is disguised as a lady, asking a knight to complete a task
in order to win herseif, and therefore she takes an important part
in the plot.
It is the intention of this thesis to prove the Iro-Celtic
heritage of the Arthurian fairy in certain works of the Middle High
German Arthurian literature, including to a certain extent
influences from other traditions.
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Acknowledgments
This thesis was made possible by the exchange program
between the University of Waterloo. Canada. and the University of
Mannheim, Germany.
I would like to thank my Supervisor. Dr. M. Richter, for the
interest he showed in my topic. His criticism and frankness were
always very much appreciated.
I would also like to thank Prof. G. Brude-Firnau, Dr. H.
Nabbe, Prof. M. Kuxdorf and Janet Vaughan for their interest in
the growing of my work and especially for their moral support.
Special thanks go to Dr. Dr. B. Haage of my home University.
who raised my interest in Middle High German literature and
inspired me to choose the topic of this thesis. His advice was of
great help to me.
Thanks also to my friend Sabine Rechner for proof-reading.
I wish to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all
my family. my mother Emilie, Ana, Anita and Jürgen. Without
them I could never have realized my studies.
My very special thanks go to Cläre und Wilbert Gunsch. They
generously opened up their house to me and always had an open
ear and some words of encouragement for me. Thank you!
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Dedicado a Carlos,
- Lima pessoa muito especial na minha vida.
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