Harvard Studies in Classical Philology, Volume 112

This volume explores various topics in ancient Greek literature, history, and culture, including literary analysis, historical interpretations, and cultural studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 552 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2023
Publisher: Harvard University Press

This extensive volume presents a diverse range of scholarly contributions, exploring various aspects of ancient Greek literature and culture. The chapters included in this collection offer insightful perspectives on a wide array of topics, ranging from classical mythology and historical narratives to literary criticism and cultural studies.

Olga Levaniouk delves into the enigmatic world of dreams in her essay, "The Dreams of Barčin and Penelope." She examines the symbolic meanings behind these dreams and their significance in the broader context of the Odyssey. Levaniouk's analysis provides valuable insights into the literary and psychological aspects of the text.

Paul K. Hosle explores the relationship between Bacchylides and Vergil in his essay, "Bacchylides Theseus and Vergils Aristaeus." Hosle examines the influence of Bacchylides on Vergil's poetry and the ways in which Bacchylides' ideas are reflected in Vergil's works. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which Bacchylides' poetry was produced.

Vayos Liapis examines the portrayal of Arion and the dolphin in Herodotus' "Arion and the Dolphin: Apollo Delphinios and Maritime Networks in Herodotus." Liapis explores the symbolic significance of the dolphin in ancient Greek culture and the role it played in maritime networks. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which Herodotus' account of Arion and the dolphin is situated.

Nino Luraghi examines the Peloponnesian Peace in Herodotus, Thucydides, and the Ideology of the Peace of Nikias in his essay, "The Peloponnesian Peace: Herodotus, Thucydides, and the Ideology of the Peace of Nikias." Luraghi explores the historical background of the Peloponnesian War and the peace negotiations that followed. He also discusses the ideological implications of the peace treaty and the role it played in shaping Greek political and social institutions.

Andrea Capra explores the staging and meaning of Aristophanes' "Assemblywomen" in her essay, "The Staging and Meaning of Aristophanes Assemblywomen." Capra examines the theatrical elements of the play and the ways in which Aristophanes uses humor and satire to critique Athenian society. She also discusses the political and social context in which the play was produced.

Konstantine Panegyres examines the portrayal of Moses, Pharaoh, and the Waters of the Nile in Artapanus FGrHist 726 F 3 in his essay, "Moses, Pharaoh, and the Waters of the Nile: Artapanus FGrHist 726 F 3." Panegyres explores the historical and cultural context in which Artapanus' account of Moses and the Nile was produced. He also discusses the symbolic significance of the Nile in ancient Egyptian culture and the role it played in the formation of Egyptian identity.

Roy D. Kotansky explores the Underworld and Celestial Eschatologies in the "Orphic Gold Leaves" in his essay, "Underworld and Celestial Eschatologies in the 'Orphic Gold Leaves.'" Kotansky examines the role of the Underworld in ancient Greek religion and mythology. He also discusses the significance of celestial eschatologies in the "Orphic Gold Leaves" and the ways in which they reflect the beliefs and practices of the Orphic cult.

Vittorio Remo Danovi examines new citations from the Libri Etruscorum and Varro in Vergilian Scholia in his essay, "New Citations from the Libri Etruscorum and Varro in Vergilian Scholia." Danovi explores the influence of Etruscan and Roman literature on Vergil's poetry and the ways in which Vergil incorporates these sources into his works. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which these citations are situated.

T. H. M. Gellar-Goad examines the theme of tears and personified nature in Juvenal 15.131–140 and Lucretius 3.931–962 in his essay, "Tears and Personified Nature in Juvenal 15.131–140 and Lucretius 3.931–962." Gellar-Goad explores the emotional and psychological aspects of these texts and the ways in which they reflect the human experience of grief and loss. He also discusses the literary and philosophical context in which these texts were produced.

Tristan Power examines textual conjectures on Catullus 55.9–12 in his essay, "Textual Conjectures on Catullus 55.9–12." Power explores the possible meanings and interpretations of Catullus' poem and the ways in which different scholars have approached it. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which Catullus' poem was produced.

Francesco Rotiroti examines the portrayal of the shepherd of men in the works of Virgil in his essay, "From Beneficent God to Maddened Bull: The Shepherd of Men in the Works of Virgil." Rotiroti explores the role of the shepherd in ancient Greek culture and mythology. He also discusses the ways in which Virgil portrays the shepherd in his poetry and the symbolic significance of the shepherd in Virgil's works.

J. S. C. Eidinow examines the Critic and the Farmer: Horace, Maecenas, and Virgil in Horace Carm. 1.1 in his essay, "The Critic and the Farmer: Horace, Maecenas, and Virgil in Horace Carm. 1.1." Eidinow explores the relationship between Horace and Maecenas and the ways in which they are portrayed in Horace's poetry. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which these texts were produced.

Shirley Werner examines the rules of the game: imitation and mimesis in Horace Epistles 1.19 in her essay, "The Rules of the Game: Imitation and Mimesis in Horace Epistles 1.19." Werner explores the ways in which Horace uses imitation and mimesis to create meaning in his poetry. She also discusses the historical and literary context in which these texts were produced.

Francis Newton examines Ovid's Met. 1: Jupiters Plebeians, the Titles of Augustus, and the Poets Exile in his essay, "Ovid Met. 1: Jupiters Plebeians, the Titles of Augustus, and the Poets Exile." Newton explores the role of Jupiters Plebeians in Ovid's poetry and the significance of the titles of Augustus in the poem. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which these texts were produced.

Simona Martorana examines the theme of omission and allusion in Ovid's Heroides 6 in her essay, "Omission and Allusion: When Statius Hypsipyle Reads Ovids Heroides 6." Martorana explores the ways in which Ovid uses allusion and omission to create meaning in his poetry. She also discusses the historical and literary context in which these texts were produced.

Michael Zellmann-Rohrer examines the Chronokratores in Greek Astrology, in Light of a New Papyrus Text: Oxford, Bodl. MS Gr. Class. B 24 (P) 1–2 in his essay, "The Chronokratores in Greek Astrology, in Light of a New Papyrus Text: Oxford, Bodl. MS Gr. Class. B 24 (P) 1–2." Zellmann-Rohrer explores the role of the Chronokratores in Greek astrology and the significance of the new papyrus text that sheds light on their practices. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which these texts were produced.

Konstantine Panegyres examines Heliodorus Aethiopica 9.17.1 in his essay, "ΒΟΜΒΟΣ: Heliodorus Aethiopica 9.17.1." Panegyres explores the portrayal of the Ethiopian king in Heliodorus' Aethiopica and the symbolic significance of the king in ancient Greek culture. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which Heliodorus' account of the Ethiopian king is situated.

Andrew C. Johnston examines Aemilius and the Crown: Rome and the Hellenistic World of the Alexander Romance in his essay, "Aemilius and the Crown: Rome and the Hellenistic World of the Alexander Romance." Johnston explores the relationship between Aemilius and the crown in ancient Rome and the ways in which this relationship reflects the broader cultural and political context of the Hellenistic world. He also discusses the historical and literary context in which these texts were produced.

In conclusion, this extensive volume offers a wealth of scholarly insights into ancient Greek literature and culture. The chapters included in this collection explore a wide range of topics, from classical mythology and historical narratives to literary criticism and cultural studies. The contributions of the authors are insightful and thought-provoking, and they provide valuable perspectives on the rich and complex world of ancient Greece.

Weight: 744g
Dimension: 147 x 217 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780674292628