Russian

UDC: 94(495).02+396.2

DOI: 10.24411/2311-1763-2019-10209

For citation: Kapsalykova K. R. Byzantine polemology and gender studies: problem statement. Nauka. Obshchestvo. Oborona = Science. Society. Defense. Moscow. T. 7. No. 4. 2019.  (In Russ.) DOI: 10.24411/2311-1763-2019-10209.

Conflict of Interest: No conflict of interest related to this article has been reported.

ARMY, GOVERNMENT, SOCIETY

Original Paper

Byzantine polemology and gender studies: problem statement

K. R. Kapsalykova¹

¹ Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin,

Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, 

ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4163-5099, е-mail: Carinne.kapsalikova@gmail.com

Abstract:

Introduction. Article is devoted to the Byzantine polemological presentation about women (“stratiotic wifes”, stratigisses, mitt-readers, enemies etc.).

Methods. According M. Ya. Sjuzjumov’ theory of continuity traditional family was a basis of theming system, reproduction of stratiotes for Byzantine army, and guaranteed the limes safety. The article is completed to sigillographic data and prosopographic analysis.

Conclusion. Attention is paid to recommendation about military commanders and ranking warriors behavior with women by Taktika of Leo VI. Byzantine chroniclers demonstrated misogynies attitude and demonstrated fear of women perfidy and attractive. Article consist of historiographic commentary.

 Keywords: 

 historiography, gender studies, polemology, Byzantium, Leonis Tactica, Cecaumenos,

women, army, warriors wives, society

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