REFLEXÕES SOBRE A APROPRIAÇÃO DO MEDIEVO NA POLÍTICA DIREITISTA BRASILEIRA
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https://doi.org/10.21680/1984-817X.2025v1n1ID41640Abstract
The article examines the spread of misinformation about the Middle Ages on the internet, focusing on how negative stereotypes and historical oversimplifications distort the understanding of this period. It explores the appropriation of medieval symbols and expressions by Brazil's far-right, such as "Deus Vult" and the chivalric aesthetic of the Knights Templar, to promote hate speech and nationalism. Examples include political supporters like Paulo Kogos in Templar attire and references by public figures such as Felipe Martins. The study draws on scholars like Paulo Pachá and Andrew B. Elliott to contextualize this global and historical phenomenon. As an outcome, a website and an educational booklet were developed to challenge myths, critique these narratives, and encourage the use of reliable sources in historical learning, addressing the central question: why does Brazil’s right-wing appropriate medieval aesthetics?
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