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In Hinduism, a Panegyrist denotes individuals who formally praise figures like kings, often through poetry or eloquent speeches, celebrating their virtues and achievements, thus playing a crucial role in reinforcing social and political hierarchies.
According to Purana, Bards and panegyrists are artists and poets known for their role in celebrating figures such as Krishna and Ugrasena during festivals, as well as Shri Rama. These individuals use verse and song to honor and exalt the noble qualities of these figures, showcasing their revered status in cultural traditions.
Title page of the Panegyric of Leonardo Loredan (1503), created in honour of Leonardo Loredan, 75th Doge of Venice, now in the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore. A panegyric (US: / ˌ p æ n ɪ ˈ dʒ ɪ r ɪ k / or UK: / ˌ p æ n ɪ ˈ dʒ aɪ r ɪ k /) is a formal public speech or written verse, delivered in high praise of a person or thing. [1]
In rhetoric, panegyric is a speech or written composition that offers praise for an individual or an institution: an encomium or eulogy. Adjective: panegyrical. Contrast with invective. In classical rhetoric, the panegyric was recognized as a form of ceremonial discourse (epideictic rhetoric) and was commonly practiced as a rhetorical exercise.
The earliest known use of the noun panegyrist is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for panegyrist is from 1605, in the writing of William Camden, historian and herald. is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: panegyre n., ‑ist suffix.
However, the argument that Menander directly influenced the panegyrists is weakened by the fact that his advice represents standard rhetorical practices. The influence of other rhetorical guides, such as Quintilian’s Institutio Oratoria, is evident in the way some panegyrics address themes of ancestry, parentage, and homeland, similar to speeches from 289, 291, 297, 310, 311, 321, and 389.
PANEGYRIST meaning: 1. a person who praises someone or something, especially in a piece of writing or a formal speech…. Learn more.
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