From Jonah to Pinocchio: On the Biblical Origins of a Long-Lasting Motif in Sea Epics

Abstrakt

The article analyzes the mythical motif of the swallowing fish in the book of Jonah, comparing it with similar episodes attested in the literary traditions of the Hellenistic age.

Klíčová slova

• Jonah, hellenistic epics, sea monsters, Hebrew Bible
• seafaring