In search of the dioskouroi. image, myth and cult: a 'periegesis'
Auteur :
Graham, Sarah V.
Éditeur :
Archaeopress
ISBN :
9781803278230
Date de publication :
21 nov. 2024
Dimensions :
24,5 x 17,4 x 1,3 cm
Poids :
1250 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book re-examines the Greek Dioskouroi, Kastor and Polydeukes, exploring their roles in image, myth, and cult. Case studies focus on their homelands in myth – Sparta, Messene, and Argos – and areas where Greek mariners sought their protection. Findings suggest that, for the Greeks, the term ‘Dioskouroi’ may have held a specific votive meaning.