Masada myth
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masada-myth-180-9739419
title:
Masada myth
text:
The Masada myth is the early Zionist retelling of the Siege of Masada, and an Israeli national myth. The Masada myth is a selectively constructed narrative based on Josephus' account, supplemented with fabrications and omissions. This narrative was socially constructed and promoted by Jews in Mandatory Palestine and later Israel. Despite the modern academic consensus, popular accounts by figures like Yigal Yadin and Moshe Pearlman have perpetuated the myth, influencing public perception. In the
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encyclopedia
description:
Early Zionist retelling of the Siege of Masada
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masada_myth
date created:
2024-07-13T14:22:43Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T11:44:38Z
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