Showing papers in "Greek Roman and Byzantine Studies in 1964"
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TL;DR: Callimachus influence on the Latin new poets reflected their aesthetic and ethical rejection of the epic manner in favor of the focused and personal as mentioned in this paper, and their preference for the personal.
Abstract: Callimachus’ influence on the Latin new poets reflected their aesthetic and ethical rejection of the epic manner in favor of the focused and personal
93 citations
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TL;DR: Vergil's use of the Homeric poems went well beyond rendering individual lines or passages: he selectively and typologically reshaped or combined whole plot lines and structures from Homer.
Abstract: Vergil’s use of the Homeric poems went well beyond rendering individual lines or passages: he selectively and typologically reshaped or combined whole plot lines and structures from Homer
43 citations
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TL;DR: The phases of construction of the temple and its state in between them can be partially reconstructed from fragmentary literary and archeological evidence; the other Athenian cults of Zeus are also surveyed as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The phases of construction of the temple (Peisistratid, Seleucid, Hadrianic) and its state in between them can be partly reconstructed from the fragmentary literary and archeological evidence; the other Athenian cults of Zeus are also surveyed.
28 citations
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TL;DR: The study of Aristotle in Roman and late Roman times is well known, but the Byzantine period, comparatively neglected, also witnessed the vitality of Aristotelian scholarship, especially as applied to Christian doctrine as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The study of Aristotle in Roman and late Roman times is well known, but the Byzantine period, comparatively neglected, also witnessed the vitality of Aristotelian scholarship, especially as applied to Christian doctrine.
24 citations
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TL;DR: Leonidas maintained his position at Thermopylae in order to let his larger force retreat safely and also to respect the interests of Sparta's north Greek allies as mentioned in this paper, which was the case at the Battle of the Third Round Table.
Abstract: Leonidas maintained his position at Thermopylae in order to let his larger force retreat safely and also to respect the interests of Sparta’s north Greek allies.
23 citations
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TL;DR: The traditional formulas and themes that describe Helen are manipulated by Homer so as to portray a consistent character, sensitive and tragic, revealed especially in her encounters with Aphrodite.
Abstract: The traditional formulas and themes that describe Helen are manipulated by Homer so as to portray a consistent character, sensitive and tragic, revealed especially in her encounters with Aphrodite.
20 citations
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TL;DR: In this paper, the tradition about Neleids settling Naxos is reflected in a fragment of Archilochus, and to Alcman's poem “The Diving Women” should be attributed fr.26 with its halcyons, when joined with later testimonia together with partial reconstruction of the genealogy of the Lycian Termilians.
Abstract: (1) The tradition about Neleids settling Naxos is reflected in a fragment of Archilochus; (2) to Alcman’s poem “The Diving Women” should be attributed fr.26 with its halcyons; (3) Panyasis fr.18 when joined with later testimonia permits partial reconstruction of the genealogy of the Lycian Termilians.
19 citations
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TL;DR: Demeter was seen as a pan-Sicilian divinity and political agendas pursued in Sicily repeatedly used the cult of Demeter in their self-promotion: at first a patron of the lower classes, she came to be seen as the divinity of the whole island as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Political agendas pursued in Sicily repeatedly used the cult of Demeter in their self-promotion: at first a patron of the lower classes, she came to be seen as a pan-Sicilian divinity.
12 citations
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TL;DR: Aristarchus calculated the length of the year to a greater precision than his predecessors and probably was responsible for the name of the period, the exeligmos ; Berosus' writings cannot have contributed significantly to Aristarchus or to Greek astronomy in general as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Aristarchus calculated the length of the year to a greater precision than his predecessors and probably was responsible for the name of the period, the exeligmos ; Berosus’ writings cannot have contributed significantly to Aristarchus or to Greek astronomy in general
7 citations
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TL;DR: The poem as mentioned in this paper expoits the phonology of Greek, and particularly the name Hylas, to invoke dominant features of the myth, especially woodlands and water, in the poem.
Abstract: The poem expoits the phonology of Greek, and particularly the name Hylas, to invoke dominant features of the myth, especially woodlands and water.
6 citations
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TL;DR: The late sixth-century treaty (Hdt. 5.73) reflected Alcmeonid interests, which continued in Pericles' attitude to Persia; a treaty of friendship (Andoc. 3.29), short-lived, can be dated to soon before 415 B.C as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The late sixth-century treaty (Hdt. 5.73) reflected Alcmeonid interests, which continued in Pericles’ attitude to Persia; a treaty of friendship (Andoc. 3.29), short-lived, can be dated to soon before 415 B.C.
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TL;DR: A new papyrus fragment gives part of a single speech, which with other quotations supports the view that the blinding of Oedipus had already occurred before the opening of Euripides' play.
Abstract: A new papyrus fragment gives part of a single speech, which with other quotations supports the view that the blinding of Oedipus had already occurred before the opening of Euripides' play.
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TL;DR: Polybius' account of Roman success uses an evolutionary theory of constitutions, a cycle which culminated in but was stopped by the ideal mixed constitution, from which decline was possible but not inevitable.
Abstract: Polybius’ account of Roman success uses an evolutionary theory of constitutions, a cycle which culminated in but was stopped by the ideal mixed constitution, from which decline was possible but not inevitable.
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TL;DR: The papyri and inscriptions of Dura show the linguistic diversity of the inhabitants, notably Aramaic inscriptions and a Hebrew liturgical text from the synagogue, while the Diatessaron fragment, in the original Greek, supports the Greek origin of the Christian community as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: The papyri and inscriptions of Dura show the linguistic diversity of the inhabitants, notably Aramaic inscriptions and a Hebrew liturgical text from the synagogue, while the Diatessaron fragment, in the original Greek, supports the Greek origin of the Christian community.
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TL;DR: The authors classified and tabulated the errors of uncial forms, and revealed aural confusions, while errors involving more than one letter were few, and many of them reflected confusion in uncial form.
Abstract: Scribal errors are classified and tabulated; many reflect confusion of uncial forms, and a number reveal aural confusions, while errors involving more than one letter are few.
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TL;DR: The "flowing robes" (233) are those of Iphigeneia, and the phrase evokes the theme of dripping blood that dominates the imagery of the play as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The “flowing robes” (233) are those of Iphigeneia, and the phrase evokes the theme of dripping blood that dominates the imagery of the play.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors examined the original setting of the stone and showed that its original setting was at eye-level; other stones from the site were also collated and examined.
Abstract: Examination of the stone clarifies several readings, and shows that its original setting was at eye-level; other stones from the site are also collated.