Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
PROFECIA E AMBIGUIDADE: A ARTE ORACULAR DE SIBILA TRELAWNEY EM 'HARRY POTTER' À LUZ DAS TRADIÇÕES DOS ANTIGOS ORÁCULOS GREGOS. |
| Alternate Title: |
Prophecy and Ambiguity: The Oracular Art of Sybill Trelawney in Harry Potter in Light of Ancient Greek Oracle Traditions. |
| Authors: |
BORGES, P. A.1 pattyaborges@gmail.com |
| Source: |
HOLOS. 2024, Vol. 3, p1-14. 14p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*POTTER, Harry (Fictional character), *GREEK mythology, *PROPHECY, *FREE will & determinism, *GODS |
| Abstract (English): |
This article examines the role of oracles in Greek mythology and how this concept is explored in the literary work "Harry Potter." Greek oracles, such as the famous Oracle of Delphi, served as human intermediaries between gods and mortals, offering divine predictions and guidance. The figure of Sybill Trelawney in "Harry Potter" reflects this oracular tradition. Initially discredited due to her eccentric nature, her prophecies prove essential to the plot, especially the prophecy concerning the birth of Harry Potter and his confrontation with Voldemort. Trelawney's narrative highlights the ambiguity of prophecies, a trait shared with Greek oracles, which often provide enigmatic responses. This study analyzes how Greek mythology influences the representation of the oracle in "Harry Potter," emphasizing the importance of free will and the characters' choices in the face of destiny. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Abstract (Portuguese): |
Este artigo examina o papel dos oráculos na mitologia grega e como esse conceito é explorado na obra literária "Harry Potter". Os oráculos gregos, como o famoso Oráculo de Delfos, serviam como intermediários humanos entre deuses e mortais, oferecendo previsões e orientações divinas. A figura da Sibila Trelawney em "Harry Potter" reflete essa tradição oracular. Embora inicialmente desacreditada devido à sua natureza excêntrica, suas previsões se revelam essenciais à trama, especialmente a profecia sobre o nascimento de Harry Potter e seu confronto com Voldemort. A narrativa de Trelawney destaca a ambiguidade das profecias, um traço compartilhado com os oráculos gregos, que frequentemente apresentavam respostas enigmáticas. Este estudo analisa como a mitologia grega influencia a representação do oráculo em "Harry Potter", enfatizando a importância da ideia de livre arbítrio e das escolhas dos personagens em face do destino. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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