For those who have wondered and asked us where does the name "The White Deer" ...
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The symbolism of the white deer is in the tradition of many ancient cultures. From the age of the Hittites until you get to that the Aztecs, where he was considered a symbol of unearthly purity like the unicorn, the symbol of the deer is then a significance in alchemy, where sulfur represents and embodies the 'soul. This is indeed seen as a symbol of vitality, since the animal Deer often renews its horns.
His literary image was particularly fortunate in the Middle Ages. Inspired by the representation of the Greek classics, the image acquires its consecration in 'Erec' of Chretien de Troyes (who also wrote the Parceval), to spread to the whole Arthurian legend, the epic of Roland and then to the traditions folk and popular. In the Arthurian tradition, especially when the white deer in the forests around it appears to the court of King Arthur and the knights adventure ... makes
's so that is also joined by some Italian authors such as Petrarch, Boccaccio and Poliziano. Moreover, the study e l’accostamento dei testi emerge come il Cervo fosse spesso identificato quale guida magica, talvolta miracolosa.
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The symbol of the white deer is present in the old tradition of many ancient cultures, since the 2000 b.C. It generally represents the purity, like the unicorn. It has a meaning also in alchemy where it represents the sulfur and embody the soul. The literary image was particularly famous in the middle-age where the inspiration came from the ancient greek literature. The definitive statement was reached with “Erec” from Chrètien de Troyes and further with the arthurian literature, until to be extended to the folk traditions. By the way Also Some Italian author like Petrarch, Poliziano and Bocaccio Referred to this special symbol.
The symbol of the white deer is present in the old tradition of many ancient cultures, since the 2000 b.C. It generally represents the purity, like the unicorn. It has a meaning also in alchemy where it represents the sulfur and embody the soul. The literary image was particularly famous in the middle-age where the inspiration came from the ancient greek literature. The definitive statement was reached with “Erec” from Chrètien de Troyes and further with the arthurian literature, until to be extended to the folk traditions. By the way Also Some Italian author like Petrarch, Poliziano and Bocaccio Referred to this special symbol.
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