Homer''s Thebes - Epic Rivalries and the Appropriation of Mythical Pasts

Summary

This book examines moments in the Iliad and Odyssey where Theban characters and themes come to the fore. By using evidence from Hesiod and fragmentary sources attributed to Theban tradition, Barker and Christensen explore Homer’s appropriation of Theban motifs of strife and distribution to promote his tale of the sack of Troy and the returns home.

Product details

• Authors: Elton T. E. Barker, Elton T. E. Christensen Barker, Joel P. Christensen
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9780674237926
• ISBN: 978-0-674-23792-6
• No. of pages: 426
• Series: Hellenic Studies Series; Hellenic Studies; Hellenic Studies; Hellenic Studies Series
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies