Abstract
The study provides an analytical reading of one of the most important Greek legends, the legend of Orpheus, and how it is used within the poetic construction of the Arabic poem. The use of this myth has varied among poets, but Badr Shaker al-Sayyab stands out as one of the poets who presented the legend of Orpheus in its religious and spiritual form, rather than in its legendary context. The poem "Dar Jeddi" by Al-Sayyab represents a significant achievement in employing the legend of Orpheus through its spiritual discourse. This study presents the integration of the legend within the construction of the poem, considering the psychological features and intentions of the poet. The researcher has relied on a descriptive-analytical approach to illustrate the image of the legend of Orpheus, organizing the study into three main sections: the first section addresses poetry and the search for truth in legend, presenting the meanings of the legend and its composition within the literary work; the second section discusses the genesis and presence of the legend of Orpheus, focusing on the formation of this myth and how it is understood; and the third section examines the poem "Dar Jeddi" as it navigates between the legendary Orpheus and the spiritual Orpheus, wherein the researcher reads the poem in light of the evidence of the Orphic legend and confirms the presence of this legend from the beginning to the end of the poem.
Recommended Citation
Al-Trabeen, Salem
(2023)
"The Legend of Orpheus between Narrative and Religious Presence: The Poem 'Dar Jeddi' by Al-Sayab as a Model,"
Jordan Journal of Applied Science-Humanities Series: Vol. 36:
Iss.
1, Article 2.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/jjoas-h/vol36/iss1/2