Kadmos
Author : Ernst Grumach
Publisher :
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,92 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Inscriptions, Greek
ISBN :
Author : Ernst Grumach
Publisher :
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 40,92 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Inscriptions, Greek
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Author : Ruth B. Edwards
Publisher :
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,83 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Social Science
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Publisher : Brill Archive
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 38,26 MB
Release :
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Author : Sir George William Cox (4th bart.)
Publisher :
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 27,82 MB
Release : 1879
Category : Legends
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Author : David W. Packard
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 45,36 MB
Release : 1974-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780520025806
Author : Keith B. Mitchell
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 44,88 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 161703682X
Percival Everett writes novels, short stories, poetry, and essays, and is one of the most prolific, acclaimed, yet under-examined African American writers working today. Although to date Everett has published eighteen novels, three collections of short fiction, three poetry collections, and one children's book, his work has not garnered the critical attention that it deserves. Perhaps one of the most vexing problems black and white scholars have had in trying to situate Everett's work is that they have found it difficult to "place" him and his work within a prescribed African American literary tradition. Because he happens to be African American, critics have expectations of so-called "authentic" African American fiction; however, his work often thwarts these expectations. In Perspectives on Percival Everett, scholars engage all of his creative production. On the one hand, Everett is an African American novelist. On the other hand, he pursues subject matters that seemingly have little to do with African American culture. The operative word here is "seemingly"; for as these essays demonstrate, Everett's works falls well within as well as outside of what most critics would deem the African American literary tradition. These essays examine issues of identity, authenticity, and semiotics, in addition to postmodernism and African American and American literary traditions--issues essential to understanding his aesthetic and political concerns.
Author : Naoise Mac Sweeney
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 18,54 MB
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0812290216
Throughout the ancient world, origin stories were told across the ancient world in many different ways: through poetry, prose, monumental and decorative arts, and performance in civic and religious rituals. Foundation myths, particularly those about the beginnings of cities and societies, played an important role in the dynamics of identity construction and in the negotiation of diplomatic relationships between communities. Yet many ancient communities had not one but several foundation myths, offering alternative visions and interpretations of their collective origins. Seeking to explain this plurality, Foundation Myths in Ancient Societies explores origin stories from a range of classical and ancient societies, covering both a broad chronological span (from Greek colonies to the high Roman empire) and a wide geographical area (from the central Mediterranean to central Asia). Contributors explore the reasons several different, sometimes contradictory myths might coexist or even coevolve. Collectively, the chapters suggest that the ambiguity and dissonance of multiple foundation myths can sometimes be more meaningful than a single coherent origin narrative. Foundation Myths in Ancient Societies argues for a both/and approach to foundation myths, laying a framework for understanding them in dialogue with each other and within a wider mythic context, as part of a wider discourse of origins. Contributors: Lieve Donnellan, Alfred Hirt, NaoĆse Mac Sweeney, Rachel Mairs, Irad Malkin, Daniel Ogden, Robin Osborne, Michael Squire, Susanne Turner.
Author : Sarah P. Morris
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 46,12 MB
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0691241945
In a major revisionary approach to ancient Greek culture, Sarah Morris invokes as a paradigm the myths surrounding Daidalos to describe the profound influence of the Near East on Greece's artistic and literary origins.
Author : Ignacio-Javier Adiego Lajara
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 48,85 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9004152814
This handbook provides a complete and updated view of our current knowledge about Carian, one of the Indo-European languages spoken in ancient Anatolia. The decipherment of the Carian alphabet has only recently made it possible to analyze Carian inscriptions and to classify the Carian language linguistically.The book covers all major topics of research on Carian: the direct and indirect sources with an edition of the Carian inscriptions following a new classification system, the history of the decipherment, the Carian alphabet, and the phonological, morphological, lexical, and syntactic features of the language. It includes an annotated Carian glossary.The volume concludes with a special appendix on Carian coins and legends by Koray Konuk that will be of particular interest to specialists in ancient numismatics.
Author : T. L. Haines
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 706 pages
File Size : 40,26 MB
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : History
ISBN :
The Life in Ancient Times: Discoveries of Pompeii, Ancient Greece, Babylon & Assyria encapsulates a broad spectrum of narratives, analytical essays, and interpretive pieces that paint an intricate portrait of ancient civilizations. The themes explored within its pagesranging from everyday life to monumental historical eventshighlight the diversity in literary expression and methodological approaches adopted by the contributors. This anthology stands as a testimony to the rich tapestry of human history, weaving together standout analyses on social structures, cultural achievements, and the indelible impact of these civilizations on the modern world. Contributors T.L. Haines and L.W. Yaggy bring together a compilation that traverses geographical boundaries and timelines, grounded in rigorous scholarly research and enriched by their profound understanding of historical narrative. Their backgroundsas seasoned historians and educatorsenable a collection that is not only inclusive but emblematic of the vibrant intellectual and cultural exchanges that defined these ancient societies. By drawing parallels and exploring the contrasts amongst Pompeii, Ancient Greece, Babylon, and Assyria, the anthology aligns with the broader historical and cultural movements, offering readers a nuanced exploration of antiquity. This anthology is a must-read for those interested in the nuanced tapestry of human history. It invites readers into a dialogic journey through time, encouraging an engagement with the multifaceted perspectives of ancient civilizations. Through The Life in Ancient Times, enthusiasts and scholars alike are afforded a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the complexities, achievements, and daily realities of ancient societies, enriching their understanding of the past and its lasting legacy on the fabric of contemporary life.