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The names of Homeric heroes : problems and interpretations / Nikoletta Kanavou.
LIBRA PA4037 .K36 2015
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Kanavou, Nikoletta, 1977- author.
- Series:
- Sozomena: studies in the recovery of ancient texts ; v. 15.
- Sozomena: studies in the recovery of ancient texts ; v. 15
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Homer--Language.
- Homer.
- Homer--Characters--Heroes.
- Names, Personal, in literature.
- Onomastics in literature.
- Greek language--Etymology--Names.
- Greek language.
- Epic poetry, Greek--History and criticism.
- Epic poetry, Greek.
- Heroes.
- Physical Description:
- xii, 187 pages ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2015]
- Summary:
- "The purpose of this book is to contribute to the appreciation of the linguistic, literary and contextual value of Homeric personal names. It considers both epics and is structured around the character and action of selected heroes in their Homeric contexts. It offers a survey of modern etymologies, set against ancient views, in order to shed light on the parameters surrounding the use of names in Homer and on their reception by ancient audiences." -- Provided by publisher
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9783110409970
- 3110409976
- OCLC:
- 910595996
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