Seven Against Thebes

Autor*innen

• Aleksander Krawczuk

Parameter

• 252 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Geschichte

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The narrative explores the enduring myth of Seven Against Thebes, highlighting its significance in antiquity as discussed by figures like Agamemnon and Diomedes in The Iliad. It delves into the myth's origins in the Bronze Age, its historical influences, and its extensive representation in literature and art over two millennia. The author, a prominent figure in antiquity studies, also reflects on the myth's impact on Greek and Roman cultures while prompting readers to contemplate the relevance of myth in contemporary life.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2022
• Einband: Hardcover