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Author Walker, Henry J., 1959-

Title Theseus and Athens / Henry J. Walker
Published New York : Oxford University Press, 1995

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Description 1 online resource (x, 224 pages)
Contents 1. Myth and Ritual: Hero Worship in Greece and the Origins of the Theseus Myth; 2. Benevolent Dictators and the Paradox of a Democratic King; 3. The Trozenian Outsider; 4. The Hero-King; 5. The Democratic Ruler; 6. Theseus at Colonus; 7. Theseus Enters History; Bibliography; Index
Summary Theseus is celebrated as the greatest of Athenian heroes. This work explores what he meant to the Athenians at the height of their city-state in the fifth century B.C. Assembling material that has been scattered in scholarly works, Henry Walker examines the evidence for the development of the myth and cult of Theseus in the archaic age. He then looks to major works of classical literature in which Theseus figures, exploring the contradictions between the archaic, primitive side of his character and his refurbished image as the patron of democracy. His ambiguous nature as outsider, flouting acc
Analysis Greek literature
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-215) and index
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SUBJECT Theseus, King of Athens fast
Subject Greek literature -- Greece -- Athens -- History and criticism
Theseus (Greek mythology) in literature
Kings and rulers in literature.
Heroes in literature.
LITERARY CRITICISM -- Ancient & Classical.
Civilization
Greek literature
Heroes in literature
Kings and rulers in literature
Literature
Theseus.
Mythevorming.
Politieke aspecten.
LITERATURA GREGA (HISTÓRIA E CRÍTICA)
SUBJECT Athens (Greece) -- Civilization
Subject Greece -- Athens
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
LC no. 93044486
ISBN 0195089081
9780195089080
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9781423735816
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9781601299765
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9781280443008
9786610443000
6610443009