Unas observaciones en torno al sueño del Cid en Valencia

What is it about?

La aventura del león en el Cantar de Mio Cid se ha analizado desde diversos enfoques. Uno de sus aspectos más complejos se encuentra en el papel del Cid, que dormía cuando el león escapó de su jaula. Se han buscado diversas interpretaciones a su sleep, pero estos estudios no tenían en cuenta el contexto temporal en que se produjo esta escena, esto es, la paz que reina en Valencia. La ciudad no necesita a un lider guerrero que la defienda. El sueño del Cid sería una metáfora del descanso de su espíritu militar, que despierta con la llegada de los malos tiempos, al igual que el rey Arturo y otros héroes volverán cuando sus reinos les necesiten de nuevo. The adventure of the lion in the Cantar de Mio Cid has been analysed by other scholars and from different perspectives. One of the most complex aspects of this episode is the role which the Cid plays in it, for he is asleep when the lion escapes from its cage. Several studies have sought to explain this curious fact, but none to date has taken into account the time-frame within which this event happens. Yet, it is surely significant that at this time Valencia is a town enjoying a period of respite from war. In this time of peace the town does not need a warrior leader to defend it. The figure of the Cid asleep could be interpreted as a metaphor to convey that his military spirit is at rest, so as to recuperate and prepare for the times of conflict soon to return. Just as, in the Arthurian and other epic cycles, King Arthur and similar epic heroes are renowned for springing back into action when their kingdoms need them again, so will the Cid awaken refreshed and be ready once more to defend his people and his faith.

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