Kraj kosovskog mita
The End Of The Myth Of Kosovo
Author(s): Sonja BiserkoSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Helsinški odbor za ljudska prava u Srbiji
Keywords: Serbia; EU; Candidacy; Kosovo issue
Summary/Abstract: In Serbs' collective consciousness the myth of Kosovo remains a crucial moment of their entire history. It has played a significant role in the establishment of a modern Serb state. And ever since the 1912-13 Balkan Wars the St. Vitus cult (emerging in 19th century) has been celebrated as the day of "heroic battle and victory over the evil," symbolizing at the same time a ruthless revenge against everything Turkish or Muslim in general. The St. Vitus Day was proclaimed a national, church holiday...
Journal: Helsinška povelja
- Issue Year: 2011
- Issue No: 155-156
- Page Range: 3-4
- Page Count: 2
- Language: Serbian