ON THE NAMES OF OLD SERBIAN CHRONICLES (LETOPISI)

Abstract

Studies of old Serbian letopis chronicles have not included sufficient explanations for the titles assigned to certain manuscripts. To enable easier use and identification of such texts, this work seeks to examine and explain certain facts from the field, to indicate overlooked characteristics, and to expand on previous scholarship regarding letopis chronicles. Following the most significant editions, primarily those of Lj. Stojanović, attention is paid to discussion and changes in the lengthy process of assigning titles and codifying such texts, as well as to the leading roles of Stojanović and Šafarik in that process. Motifs in designations for the texts and lesser known reasons for individual titles are identified.