Divine child and “sertaneja” child

Approaching Hermes and Miguilim

Abstract

This article approaches representations of the child in the Rosian mythopoetic universe and in Greek mythology, based on the comparison between Miguilim, from “Campo Geral”, story from the book Corpo de Baile, and the infant Hermes from the Homeric hymn dedicated to the god. Their condition as infants is crucial to the stories told. Especially through inventiveness, which encompasses both poetic form and meaning, Miguilim, a character created by Guimarães Rosa, an author well versed in classical culture, joins the tradition of the god Hermes, creator of the lyre and a skilled craftsman. The comparison and the considerations suggested in the article are supported by specialized bibliography in both universes presented.