Ancient Greek Heroes, Athletes, Poetry
(Author) Gregory Nagy
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Ancient Greek Heroes, Athletes, Poetry centers on masterpieces of ancient Greek literature, from the Iliad and Odyssey to tragedies from the Classical Age of Athens and beyond. With a focus on the Olympics, Gregory Nagy investigates how the heroes of ancient Greek poetry related to athletes, female as well as male.
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Publisher:
Harvard University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780674296282
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Oct. 8, 2024
Gregory Nagy
Gregory Nagy is a renowned classicist and scholar known for his work on Greek literature and oral traditions. His most famous work, "The Best of the Achaeans," explores the Homeric epics and their cultural significance. Nagy's writing is characterized by deep analysis and a focus on the connections between language, myth, and society.