Hieron
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This article argues that in the Hiero, Xenophon skilfully combines elements of wisdom literature, epinician poetry, the Mirror of Tyrants and logoi Sōkratikoi. In doing so, he pursues two objectives. One is to link his reflections on... more
This paper explores the melic poets’ take on art and its sponsors. Since much has been written on the relationship of epinician poets with their patrons, this paper broadens the focus of enquiry to include other melic genres and, in... more
Analyzing the occurrences of Typho's myth in Pindaric poetry (Pythian 1, Pythian 3, Nemean 1, Olympian 6), I argue that the way Pindar mentions, recalls or hints at the monster which lies beneath Mount Aitna, aims to support Hieron's... more
En la primera conversación de la República, mantenida entre Sócrates y el anciano Céfalo, este reconoce que teme la cercanía de la muerte debido a los mitos sobre el Hades que cuentan los poetas. La pasión del miedo hace que los hombres... more