Publication details
Mezi lupiči a kouzelníky. Jinověrci v cestopise Marka Pola
| Title in English | Among robbers and magicians. Dissenters in Marco Polos travel writing |
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| Year of publication | 2005 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Nový Orient |
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| Citation | |
| Field | Philosophy and religion |
| Keywords | Marco Polo; Europe and the Mongols; Asian religions viewed by medieval European |
| Description | Marco Polos travel writing contains many episodes concerning different Asian religions including Islam, Nestorianism, Buddhism, Daoism and Hinduism. The attitude of the author towards their believers was influenced by his personal experience among them. |