A journey can be an itinerary or a journey.
A journey is a journey , an itinerary or a march that develops and, generally, returns to the place of origin. Periplous is the Greek term from which this term is considered to emanate, etymologically speaking. The word is composed of two clearly differentiated parts: the prefix peri- , which can be translated as “around” ; and the verb plous , which is synonymous with “navigate.”
For example: “The journey lasted fifteen hours, but we were finally able to reach the stream” , “Since I left the country, I made a non-stop journey that took me to live in eight different cities” , “I am not willing to accompany you on a journey”. similar.”
The notion of journey can also be used symbolically, in reference to the spiritual journey that an individual carries out. The journey, in this sense, can be linked to the search that a human being carries out in relation to spirituality, while trying to get closer to God , Truth or Enlightenment .
The journey as a document
Another use of the concept is associated with an ancient document that compiled comments made by those who sailed the seas. The intention was that this kind of travel diary would be useful for those who made a similar journey in the future. The journey, in this way, included information about the various ports, distances, characteristics of the coast and other information of interest to sailors.
The voyages, in short, had a practical purpose: the navigator told what he saw on his journey so that those who followed in his footsteps would know what they were going to encounter. Today this type of publication can be associated with the paths .
The Periplus of Nearchus , the Periplus of Hanno and the Periplus of Scymnus of Chios are some of the most famous voyages of antiquity.
Another is the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax , dated between the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. C. and which relates a trip that was made both through the Mediterranean Sea and along the coasts of Africa . In the same way, Arrian's Periplo del Ponto Euxino , the Periplus through the Erythrean Sea and the Periplo del Ponto Euxino stand out.
The journey is a physical or symbolic journey.
A publication and a festival
We cannot ignore the existence of a publication called “Periplo” either. It is a Spanish magazine that revolves around the world of art, specifically painting, music and literature.
There is also what is known as the Periplo Festival . In the city of Puerto de la Cruz , in Tenerife , is where this aforementioned event takes place, which is officially called the International Festival of Travel and Adventure Literature .
In 2013 , this event began its journey, whose programming is made up of all types of book presentations, conferences by illustrious authors from around the world, concerts of different musical styles and even interesting staged routes that allow participants to learn in greater depth. the Spanish city where it takes place.