Diodorus' Mythistory and the Pagan Mission: Historiography and Culture-Heroes in the First Pentad of the Bibliotheke |
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| Author:
| Sulimani, I.
Sulimani, Iris |
| Series title: | Mnemosyne Supplements. Monographs on Greek and Latin Languag Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-283-12056-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $192.00 |
Book Description:
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Examining Diodorus Siculus historiographical methods and his representation of mythical culture-heroes, this study demonstrates the significant contribution of the author s first pentad to his universal history and its importance as a supplement to our perception of Hellenistic civilization."
Examining Diodorus Siculus historiographical methods and his representation of mythical culture-heroes, this study demonstrates the significant contribution of the author s first pentad to his universal history and its importance as a supplement to our perception of Hellenistic civilization."