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Greek Heroes in and out of Hades

About Greek Heroes in and out of Hades

Greek Heroes in and out of Hades is a study on heroism and mortality from Homer to Plato. Through systematic readings of a wide range of ancient Greek texts, Stamatia Dova offers innovative hermeneutic approaches to heroic character and a comprehensive overview of the theme of descent to the underworld in the Iliad and the Odyssey, Bacchylides 5, Plato's Symposium, and Euripides' Alcestis.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780739144978
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 242
  • Published:
  • August 2, 2012
  • Dimensions:
  • 234x158x21 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 532 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: July 25, 2024

Description of Greek Heroes in and out of Hades

Greek Heroes in and out of Hades is a study on heroism and mortality from Homer to Plato. Through systematic readings of a wide range of ancient Greek texts, Stamatia Dova offers innovative hermeneutic approaches to heroic character and a comprehensive overview of the theme of descent to the underworld in the Iliad and the Odyssey, Bacchylides 5, Plato's Symposium, and Euripides' Alcestis.

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