Hippos of Troy - Why Homer Never Talked About a Horse

This book addresses perhaps the most famous episode in Classical mythology: the Wooden Horse of Troy. Through analysis of words, images and wrecks, the author proposes a new interpretation of what Homer actually intended when he spoke of the 'hippos' used by the Greeks to conquer Troy: a particular ship type, used to pay tribute to L

Summary

This book addresses perhaps the most famous episode in Classical mythology: the Wooden Horse of Troy. Through analysis of words, images and wrecks, the author proposes a new interpretation of what Homer actually intended when he spoke of the 'hippos' used by the Greeks to conquer Troy: a particular ship type, used to pay tribute to Levantine kings.

Product details

• Authors: Francesco Tiboni
• Publisher: Archaeopress bar
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781789698992
• ISBN: 978-1-78969-899-2
• No. of pages: 120
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity