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Cretan Women

- Pasiphae, Ariadne, and Phaedra in Latin Poetry

About Cretan Women

Investigates the myths of three Cretan women - King Minos' wife, Pasiphae, and their daughters Ariadne and Phaedra - as they appear in Latin poetry of the late Republic and early Empire. This title offers detailed readings of several treatments of the stories, alongside a thematic investigation of the ideas of memory, wildness, and morality.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780199284030
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 368
  • Published:
  • February 22, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 145x224x27 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 622 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of Cretan Women

Investigates the myths of three Cretan women - King Minos' wife, Pasiphae, and their daughters Ariadne and Phaedra - as they appear in Latin poetry of the late Republic and early Empire. This title offers detailed readings of several treatments of the stories, alongside a thematic investigation of the ideas of memory, wildness, and morality.

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