Mary R.Bachvarova
From Hittite to Homer: The Anatolian Background of Ancient Greek Epic
From Hittite to Homer: The Anatolian Background of Ancient Greek Epic
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This book provides a groundbreaking reassessment of the prehistory of Homeric epic, arguing that bilingual poets transmitted narrative traditions closely related to the one found at Bronze-Age Hattusa to the Greeks. Key drivers for Near Eastern influence were shared practices of supralocal festivals and venerating divinized ancestors, as well as a shared interest in creating narratives about a legendary past. Professor Bachvarova also offers a fresh explanation of the origins and significance of the Greco-Anatolian legend of Troy, offering a new solution to the long-debated question of the historicity of the Trojan War.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 689 pages
Publication date: 10 December 2020
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
This groundbreaking book offers a fresh and innovative reassessment of the prehistory of Homeric epic. It argues that in the Early Iron Age, bilingual poets transmitted a set of narrative traditions closely related to the one found at Bronze-Age Hattusa, the Hittite capital. The influence of the Near East on the developing Homeric tradition was driven by several key factors, including shared practices of supralocal festivals and venerating divinized ancestors. Additionally, there was a shared interest in creating narratives about a legendary past, using specific storylines such as theogonies (the creation of gods), genealogies connecting local polities, long-distance travel, the destruction of a famous city due to its refusal to release captives, and the struggle to overcome death in the face of the loss of a dear companion.
Professor Bachvarova's conclusion is particularly insightful, as she provides a fresh explanation of the origins and significance of the Greco-Anatolian legend of Troy. This new solution to the long-debated question of the historicity of the Trojan War offers a compelling perspective on the ancient world.
Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the prehistory of Homeric epic, Near Eastern influence, and the origins of the Trojan War. It provides a wealth of information and insights that will deepen our understanding of these important topics.
Weight: 1160g
Dimension: 169 x 244 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108994101
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