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Aug 18, 2019 · When these elements got fused with the native Iberian peoples, a new identity was formed and it was formidable. One example is the Iberian falcata – a formidable weapon iconic to the pre-Roman Iberia, a fusion of Celtic sickle-blade designs and the indigenous weapons. This weapon is today a common trademark sign of the Celtiberians. Iberian ...
The thirteenth-century court of Castilian king Alfonso X similarly received people of all backgrounds, as portrayed in a manuscript produced for the king that depicts people of many cultures playing chess and other games in a courtly setting. The dynamic and diverse nature of medieval Iberian society inspired architectural creativity.
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Recent trends in the history of the Iberian empires. In contrast to previous models that looked at the Iberian empires from the perspective of domination and subordination of the periphery by the centre, a vision has gained ground which seeks to ‘relativize the exceptional importance conferred to the metropolis’ both politically and in terms of economic and social relations.
May 9, 2016 · Pagan traditions, symbology, and iconography are represented in the Church art of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. Amidst the secondary ornamentation in a number of Iberian Romanesque churches one can find representations of local mythological traditions, usually dismissed by art historians as fanciful or grotesque figures.
Apr 13, 2024 · Iberian creation myths are a treasure trove of cultural and spiritual beliefs that offer valuable insights into the origins of the world according to the ancient peoples of the Iberian Peninsula. By exploring these myths, we can unravel the intricate tapestry of beliefs and traditions that have shaped the cultural identity of the region.
Dec 6, 2018 · A great example of this is Iberian eschatology (i.e. the Iberian theological beliefs about the end of the world). For Iberian societies, the hereafter was a continuity of life; death was seen as the starting point for a journey symbolised by a crossing of the sea, the land or even the sky.
EARLY MEDIEVAL IBERIA. Although early medieval Spain and Portugal may seem to stretch the definition of the "barbarian world" considerably—from the point of view of contemporaries they were perhaps one of the most "civilized" parts of the Western world at the time—they provide an interesting view of the transformation of the classical tradition as it merged with other cultures and ...
