A mítosz mint ősi és közös nyelv
Myth as an ancient and common language

Summary/Abstract: After discussing some interpretations of the myth (Burkert, Jensen, Jaspers, Eliade) the paper is dealing with the principle of the myth’s appearance in literary works. The real substance of a myth can appear in several treatings, according to the artist’s intention just as to several interpretations. After a short survey of allegorical interpretations two myths (Orpheus and Eurydice, the golden age) are discussed in their several variations. In connect with the myth of the golden age Vergil’s works are examined whether he created especially in the Aeneid a new myth or rather he recreated the myth. In connection with this problem the distinction of fable and sujet by the Russian formalists is discussed. Answering the question whether a myth in its artistical appearance can be expressed by words, Rilke and Hölderlin are cited.

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