Os símbolos sagrados na construção do humano: um olhar teológico-filosófico comparativo entre a figura da Virgem Maria e das deusas gregas.

Abstract

The present work is the result of a theological-philosophical approach that involves some comparative analyzes between the Virgin Mary - Mother of Jesus Christ - and the Greek goddesses. At first, the presence of the figure of Virgin Mary is investigated according to Biblical reports, Tradition, Theology and the Pastoral Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Church, where some basic documents that underpin Marian dogmas are cited. Later, some songs and prayers are pointed out that illustrate the spiritual richness of the cults of popular devotion to Virgin Mary. Finally, several parallels are drawn between the listed Greek deities and the Mother of Jesus, in order to illustrate the relationships established between Mythology, Philosophy and Theology. The option to present this section of Greek mythology was due to the space-time "proximity" between Greek culture and the beginning of Christianity. Since this examination aims to attest that myths provide models for human conduct, it can be seen that mythology gives meaning and value to the existence of all civilizations, as it is the root of the way of thinking, of attitudes, of moral rules, the actions and language of all cultures; just as it can be seen that religious faith in the maternal figure of Virgin Mary is a prototype of behavior and performance for those who believe in it.