Constantine X Doukas in an enkomion by Michael Psellos Cover Image

Константин X Дука у царском говору Михаила Псела
Constantine X Doukas in an enkomion by Michael Psellos

Author(s): Jasmina Šaranac Stamenković
Subject(s): History
Published by: Vizantološki institut SANU
Keywords: imperial speeches; Michael Psellus;11th century; Constantine X Doukas; speech motifs

Summary/Abstract: According to the interpretation of the original data the speech dedicated to Constantine X Doukas, written by Michael Psellus after the Emperor’s victory over the Uze, deals with the role, importance and use of imperial speeches in promoting the Byzantine court ruling ideology in the 11th century. Also, it deals with the way of presenting the emperor in the imperial speech.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 49
  • Page Range: 127-143
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Serbian