Character History
Stavr Godinovic - the character of the Russian epic, which was prevailing in the XII-XIII centuries. Today, folklorists know different versions of the legend of this hero with minor discrepancies in artistic details. Traditionally, the image of a young boyin is presented in the epic narration passive, the role of the victim plays. The "engine" of the plot acts in the tales of the wife of the character, Vasilis Mikulishna.History of character creation
The eponym has historical facts. It is known that a resident of Novgorod named Stavr at the order of Prince Vladimir Monomakh was sharpened in the dungeon. This is reported in the text of the Novgorod first chronicle. The document describes the riots that have passed in 1118 in Novgorod, the inhabitants of the city. The events caused the wrath of Monomakh, on the order of the Grand Duke, the investigation of its causes and the detection of instigators was conducted. Recognized in the end the guilty Novgorod boyars were in the dungeon - among them there was a Sotsky Stav. Sotski cannot be called the prototype of the hero, but the fact of the character's capture fell into the episoda.
Also, the mention of Boyaarine Star Gordytinich is present in the inscriptions of the XII century on the walls of the Sofia Cathedral in Kiev. The Russian folklore researchers believe that the initial version of the epics about Chernihiv husband appeared in the first half of the XII century in Novgorod. Later, the "stray" folklore plot was added to the main text, telling about how a devoted wife comes to the rescue of the spouse in the misfortune.
Such inclusions bring the epic monument with popular in the folk literature of Europe, where the main heroine is a warrior girl, liberating a relative - brother or husband - from captivity. As a rule, in such legends, a detailed description of the tests through which heroin has to go through. The genre of the episodes does not imply a particular authorship - the folklore source developed for many years, "focusing" by people's legends.
Biography and image of Stava Godinovich
About the biography of the hero knows little. According to the text, the Stavr - Chernihiv boyar, married to Vasilis Mikulishna. The girl's father acts as the epic bogatyr Mikula Selyaninovich, famous for his exploits. From the Father, the girl adopts courage and courage. The name of the boyar means "experienced". The character himself comes from Chernigov. There are no description of the appearance of Stauri, only Love Boyarin is emphasized. The action unfolds in Kiev, on the feast, staged by Prince Vladimir Krasno Sunny.
Guests drink and having fun, boasting their wealth and success. Only Chernihiv boyar is silent, not wanting to enter into a general conversation. The prince does not slip away from the attention of the prince. The owner of the feast, referring to the silent guest, offers the stroke to share what he can be proud of. Godinovic reports that he does not want to boast wealth, abrupt horses, dear clothes. The only thing that constitutes the subject of admiration for the hero is Vasilisa's wife. After all, possessing a subtle mind, this woman can surpass all those who gathered at the festive table - and even Vladimir himself.
Such speeches cause anger from the prince - the order is given to grab the boyar and quit in the dungeon. Vladimir laughs at the prisoner, noting that if Vasilis is really so smart, then let the mind help her find and free the spouse. Soon, the wife of Stovera comes to lead that the beloved is sharpened in the princely cellars. Understanding that there is no money for the redemption of a man that the power of a husband is not returned, the daughter of Mikula Selyaninovich decides to use the female cunning.
The heroine is squeezing long hair, dressing up in a male dress and together with a squad goes to Kiev. Arriving, a young woman is represented by Vasily Mikolovich, the son of the King of Lyakhoveitsky (in other editors, calls himself the Tatar ambassador, who came to the capital for the tribute to gathered for 12 years). In the plot, Godinovich's wife in a male appearance asks Prince's hands his daughter (there are options - nieces).
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Vladimir agrees to this, but his daughter seems to be a woman under the dress of a foreign hero. The girl shares suspicions with the prince, and then the Kiev ruler decides to experience the strength and agility of the overseas "groom". With all the tests of Vasilisa copes with ease, and a magnificent wedding feast is satisfied. Guests are having fun, but the young "husband" misses, saying that the gemiers play not fun enough.
Then the prince makes a decision to rescide from the dungeon of Stovera, famous for the game on the hurs. When boyar appears in the hall, Vasilisa reveals his face. The prisoner is rejoicing liberation, and the prince recognizes that Godinovich's wife is really wise. This is the main idea of the text.
Stavr Godinovic in cartoons
One of the episodes was shielded. The Cartoon "Vasilis Mikulishna", created by the director Roman Davydov, is marked by the editorial office in which Mikula's daughter Selinianovich acts as the Tatar ambassador. Stavr himself, as in the epic narration, appears only at the beginning and in the final of the story. The hero is voiced by actor Anatoly Vasilyev in the animation film, and Prince Vladimir - Vladimir Basov.The cartoon is designed in the spirit of Russian folk fairy tale, with appropriate musical accompaniment, elements of the folk pattern. Characteristics of heroes are built on the principle of contrast - the stavr in the pictures seems huge compared to a low prince. The text of the picture includes quotes from Russian epics.
Quotes
Will you boast a young wife Vasilisa Mikulichny? Yes, she sits, she does not shy on the femors. And it will be necessary - all of you, big boyars and you prince, around the finger comes! - Hello, my love, Vasilisa Mikulishna! Only where are your braids blond?- And I, my beloved, my beloved, pulled you out of the cellars!
Bibliography
- Epics "Stavr Godinovich"
- The epics "About the beautiful Vasilis Mikulichna"
Filmography
- 1975 - "Vasilisa Mikulishna"