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Author Kanavou, Nikoletta, 1977- author.

Title The names of Homeric heroes : problems and interpretations / Nikoletta Kanavou
Published Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2015]
©2015

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Description 1 online resource (187 pages)
Series Sozomena: studies in the recovery of ancient texts, 1869-6368 ; volume 15
Sozomena (Berlin, Germany) ; v. 15.
Contents Frontmatter -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introductory notes -- 2. Names from the Iliad -- 3. Names from the Odyssey -- 4. 'Minor' speaking names -- 5. Afterword -- 6. Appendix. Homeric Personal Names as Historical Names: Preliminary Remarks -- 7. Bibliography -- Name Index
Summary "The purpose of this book is to contribute to the appreciation of the linguistic, literary and contextual value of Homeric personal names. It considers both epics and is structured around the character and action of selected heroes in their Homeric contexts. It offers a survey of modern etymologies, set against ancient views, in order to shed light on the parameters surrounding the use of names in Homer and on their reception by ancient audiences."-- Provided by publisher
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-184) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Homer -- Language
Homer -- Characters -- Heroes
SUBJECT Homer fast
Subject Names, Personal, in literature.
Onomastics in literature.
Greek language -- Etymology -- Names
Epic poetry, Greek -- History and criticism
LITERARY CRITICISM -- Ancient & Classical.
Epic poetry, Greek
Greek language -- Etymology -- Names
Heroes in literature
Language and languages
Names, Personal, in literature
Onomastics in literature
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9783110421989
3110421984