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Sleep and Sleepiness in Os Lusíadas* by Camões: A Neurobiological Exploration o...
Martins da Silva, António; de Mota Gomes, MarleideAs we commemorate the fifth centenary of Luís de Camões’ birth, this article proposes a reinterpretation of Os Lusíadas through the lens of contemporary neuroscience, analyzing representations of sleep and sleepiness. By examining thirteen passages scattered throughout the epic poem, we investigate how Camões employs these motifs not merely as narrative devices but as symbolic and cognitive tools. Thr...
Os Lusíadas and the Oneiric Imagination: Neuroliterary Perspectives
de Mota Gomes, Marleide; Martins da Silva, AntónioIn the context of the fifth centenary of Luís de Camões, this article investigates the representation of dreams in Os Lusíadas through an interdisciplinary approach combining literature and neuroscience. A systematic survey of occurrences of the terms "dream" and "dreams" throughout the epic reveals how Camões transforms the oneiric imagination into a multifaceted narrative device. The analysis shows ...