Nimis, Stephen
Lucian's on the Syrian Goddess: An Intermediate Greek Reader
- ISBN 13:
- 9780983222880
- author:
- Nimis, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faenum Publishingm, Ltd.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 140
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, Ancient Languages,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Lucian's On the Syrian Goddess: An Accessible Introduction to Ancient Greek This intermediate-level reader makes Lucian's On the Syrian Goddess an ideal text for students of Ancient Greek. The accompanying running vocabulary and commentary provide all necessary support to navigate each page. The text itself is notable for its engaging subject matter, which explores the cult and sanctuary of Atargatis in Hierapolis. Lucian recounts his personal observations on the worship of this Near Eastern goddess, featuring unusual practices such as temple prostitution and self-castration. The work also includes a unique version of the Near Eastern flood story and alternative versions of familiar myths from Greek mythology. The author's careful imitation of the Ionic prose of Herodotus adds to the text's historical significance, providing insight into a literary dialect that existed only as an artifact at the time of its composition.
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