Orthodoxy and political myths in Balkan national identities
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12653023 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lucian N Leustean (0000-0002-1137-2307, Aston University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 421-432 |
| Publication date | 2008-11-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | National Identities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1460-8944 • E-ISSN: 1469-9907 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14608940802519045 |
| OpenAlex | W2088757689 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 23 |
This article analyses the relationship between Balkan national identities and the region's dominant religion: Eastern Orthodox Christianity. After examining the concept of ‘symphonia’ between Orthodoxy and politics that developed during the Byzantine Empire, this article argues that the political myths that have emerged from Orthodoxy are the most potent in the Balkan mythical imaginary. Political myths have a direct impact on contemporary politics developing a threefold structure: the sacralisation of politics; the perception of the nation as a divine manifestation; and, the construction of a divine realm on earth
Ancient history · Byzantine architecture · Christianity · Empire · Mythology · National identity · Orthodoxy · Political science · Politics · Realm · Sociology · The Imaginary · Theology · Balkans: History, Politics, Society · Classics · History · Law · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religious studies
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| Unique citing works | 15 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.88 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2026 (18) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 14 |