Author: SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF HELLENIC STUDIES
Title: The Journal of Hellenic Studies. Volume CVIII 1988
Description: London: The Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies, 1988. First Edition. Original Printed Wrappers. With plates. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; * Nomophulakia and the Areopagus by G. L. Cawkwell - Discusses the role and functions of the Areopagus in maintaining laws. * Alcestis' Children and the Character of Admetus by M. Dyson - Analyzes the portrayal of Admetus in relation to his children. * Two Complementary Epigrams of Meleager (A. P. Vii 195 and 196) by R. B. Egan - Explores the complementary nature of two epigrams by Meleager. * Tragedy and Politics in Aristophanes' Acharnians by H. P. Foley - Investigates the interplay between tragedy and politics in Aristophanes' play "Acharnians." * City and Mountain in Late Roman Attica by G. Fowden - Examines the relationship between urban and rural areas in late Roman Attica. * The Campaign and Battle of Cynoscephalae (197 B. C. ) by N. G. L. Hammond - A detailed study of the campaign and battle of Cynoscephalae. * Tragedy and Epic in Plutarch's Alexander by J. M. Mossman - Analyzes the interaction of tragedy and epic in Plutarch's depiction of Alexander. * The Ass in the Lion's Skin: Thoughts on the Letters of Phalaris by D. A. Russell - Reflects on the authenticity and content of the letters attributed to Phalaris. * The Beginning of Greek Polychrome Painting by G. P. Schaus - Examines the origins and development of Greek polychrome painting. * The Eleventh Ode of Bacchylides: Hera, Artemis, and the Absence of Dionysus by R. A. S. Seaford - Discusses the themes and deities in Bacchylides' eleventh ode. * The Cadusii in History and Fiction by R. Syme - Investigates the historical and fictional representations of the Cadusii people. * The Rise of the Greek Epic by M. L. West - Explores the development and evolution of Greek epic poetry. * Early States and Hero-Cults: A Re-Appraisal by A. J. M. Whitley - Re-examines the role of early states and hero-cults in ancient Greek society. ; Quarto; 294 & plates pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

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