Homer's Winged Words: The Evolution of Early Greek Epic Diction in the Light of Oral Theory [Brill ed.] 9004174419, 9789004174412

Homer’s Winged Words: The Evolution of Early Greek Epic Diction in the Light of Oral Theory 9004174419, 9789004174412

For over 2500 years many of the most learned scholars of the Greek language have concerned themselves with the topic of

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A Study of Thumos in Early Greek Epic 9004092609, 9789004092600

The language of early Greek epic, exemplified primarily by Homer, contains numerous descriptions of inner states and use

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Birds in the ancient world: winged words 9780198853114, 0198853114

Birds pervaded the ancient world, impressing their physical presence on the daily experience and imaginations of ordinar

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Epic of Evolution: Seven Ages of the Cosmos 9780231509602

In this enthralling and illuminating book, Eric Chaisson, author of the classic work Cosmic Dawn, synthesizes current sc

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Epic of Evolution: Seven Ages of the Cosmos 9780231509602

In this enthralling and illuminating book, Eric Chaisson, author of the classic work Cosmic Dawn, synthesizes current sc

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Heracles in Early Greek Epic (Mnemosyne, Supplements, 482) 9004696199, 9789004696198

Heracles in Early Greek Epic examines Heracles in Homeric and Hesiodic poetry, as well as in fragmentary epic poems such

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Heracles in Early Greek Epic (Mnemosyne, Supplements, 482) 9004696199, 9789004696198

Heracles in Early Greek Epic examines Heracles in Homeric and Hesiodic poetry, as well as in fragmentary epic poems such

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The Greek Epic Cycle 1853990396

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Helen: The Evolution from Divine to Heroic in Greek Epic Tradition 9004047212, 9789004047211

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Origin, Evolution, Extinction. The Epic Story of Life on Earth

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