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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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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Technocephalization: A Theory of the Evolution of the Social Organism

In this work of paradigm changing social science, Bryce Laliberte lays out a new foundation which unifies the domains of

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Festivals and Legends: The Formation of Greek Cities in the Light of Public Ritual 9781442674851, 1442674857

Since ritual is by definition unchanging, public festivals can disclose earlier stages of social organization. Robertson

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