Dobrynya Nikitich main occupation - to protect Russia from external enemies.This Russian athlete in its importance ranks second after Ilya Muromets.Together with Alyosha Popovich, they form the famous three heroes.In addition, the epic about Dobrynya Nikitich mentions him as a relative of the prince.In other tales the hero is called the nephew of Vladimir.Of all the heroes he most often runs errands Prince: Vladimir bride to marry off to negotiate with Kalika turn, check boast Duke.Hero Dobrynya sent as satellite Basil Kazimirovich on an important task - to collect a tribute to the Horde.
Location hero from?
Some epics mentioned merchant origin Dobrynya Nikitich.Hailing from Ryazan hero, the son of Nikita Romanovich.His father died early, so the boy's mother brings.She gives her son on the doctrine, which teaches "tricky to read and write."Bylina about Dobrynya Nikitich constantly upominaetego education and knowledge of manners.Hercules is able to sing, play the harp.He is a skillful chess player, he can not win even a connoisseur of the game - the Tatar khan.Quality Dobrynya Nikitich crowned an excellent ability to shoot: in this art athlete has no equal.
battle with the Serpent Gorynych
In one of the tales mentioned the main occupation of Dobrynya Nikitich in childhood confrontation snake tribe.Even then, "the young Dobrynyushko" rides a horse in the field of "small zmeenyshey potaptyvat."The legend "Nikitich and snakes," tells the story of the main hero feat.Before the battle, the protagonist is sent to the Print River, is home to Dragon.Despite the warnings of his mother, he comes in the river water.Once unarmed Dobrynia is in the middle of the river, there is the serpent.Nadvisaya in the air dragon pours rain and fiery sparks.Brave hero dives into the water and get to shore.There he engages in battle with the Serpent, in which crushes the enemy.Pavilion on the ground begging for mercy Dragon, asks him not to cut his head off.Hercules decides to let go of the defeated enemy.However, taking advantage of the kindness Dobrynia, treacherous serpent flies over Kiev, the kidnappers favorite niece Prince - Fun Putyatishna.Feats Dobrynya Nikitich include saving fun.On behalf of the prince he was sent to the snake's hole and release the girl.
Baptism of Russia as the basis for the story of struggle with the Serpent Gorynych
It is believed that the feat Dobrynya Nikitich, describing the confrontation with the serpent, the event reflected the baptism of Rus.This is due to several motives: swimming in the river hero, battle snake with "hats Greek land," as is well known, Christianity came from Greece.The legend as it draws an analogy between the actions Nikitich and The Prince's uncle, took part in the baptism of Rus.
Other feats Dobrynya Nikitich
confrontation with the dragon warrior is similar to other battles.In the role of enemies of the hero act and malicious creature in the image of Baba Yaga, and Polanica.Hero Dobrynya fight against the Danube, Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich - the soldiers of his circle.After fighting to be their reconciliation, which means the formation of a "crusade of brotherhood."
very symbolic story: Nikitich and Marinka.Marina Ignatyevna lures the hero into his house, and then invites him to marry her.In response to the refusal of a woman enlists the aid of her magic spell, causing the hero turns' round the bay. "According to one version, the witch still manages to marry his Dobrynya.To help the athlete comes to his mother.However, Marinka leaves no attempts to make his wife Dobrynya Nikitich.Turning a bird, it flies to the house of heroes and again insists on marriage, offering in exchange to return it a human face.Dobrynia agrees to the conditions, but only to becoming a hero again, brutally executed seductress.According to another version the mother Marinka Dobrynia turns to forty.
This story once again an analogy with the way mythologized - Marina Mniszek.She also practiced sorcery and led a dissolute life.Legends tell that she, too, was able to escape, turning forty.Search
bride for Prince
Since the main occupation of Dobrynya Nikitich was inextricably linked with the implementation of the prince's orders, an important epic is about finding a bride for Vladimir.According to the statement as an approach Opraksa korolevishna.At the Danube Ivanovic athlete produces the bride for the prince.This episode is linked to a historical event, mentioned in the chronicles.According to him, Vladimir instructs Dobrinja go to Polotsk and ask Rogvolod daughter to become the wife of the prince.
guests at the wedding of his wife
is also worth mentioning the famous episode matchmaking Alyosha Popovich hero to his wife Nastasya.The main occupation of Dobrynya Nikitich - protection of the people of Kiev from external enemies.Leaving a foreign land in search of the enemy, Dobrynia punishes his wife to wait for him for twelve years.However, the cunning Alyosha Popovich soon Nastasia brings news of the alleged death of her husband.As a matchmaker, asking to marry Nastasya Alyosha, the prince appears.Under pressure from Vladimir she has no choice but to agree to the wedding.During the feast there Nikitich disguised as buffoon.After asking permission, he begins to play the harp.At this point, Nastassja recognizes the mysterious guest of her husband.Nikitich deals with Alyosha for sneaky deception.Their quarrel interfere Ilya Muromets.Recalling both that they are all "brothers crusades", he plays the role of conciliator between the heroes.
