Depiction of Immaculate Transfiguration of Humanity Through Cultural, Religious and Literary Narratives in The Messiah

  • P Dharani Assistant Professor, Department of English, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
Keywords: Cultural Archetypes, Redemption, Narrative Tapestries, Deconstructing Messiah

Abstract

Throughout the course of human history, the idea of a messiah has been incorporated into a wide variety of narrative tapestries, including those that are religious and cultural in nature. In this article, the multiple aspects of the messiah myth are explored, beginning with its origins and progressing through its impact on a wide variety of different civilizations. People turn to the archetype of the messiah as a representation of their hope for salvation and redemption. The concept of the messiah can be traced back to ancient mythology, which describes the arrival of saviour characters to save societies from danger. The understanding of the messiah that is held by various faiths has developed over the course of time. It is common practice to use the term “messiah” to refer to a person who has been selected or blessed and is anticipated to play a significant role in his or her community. It is common for this role to be associated with the rescue, saving, or altering of individuals or the world.

Published
2024-03-30
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