Mito e monarquia na Hispania visigótica católica

the author of this article discusses the ideas of the anthropomorphic metaphor and of monarchy during the early middle ages from the fourth to the eighth century. rather than a conclusive study of the subject under analysis, his approach is to examine contemporary sources in order to gain a new point of departure for the questions dealing with visigothic spain. he tries to establish the degree of influence exerted by these concepts in outlining local political power and as a support for the monarchy during those centuries.