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Symposium and Komos in Aristophanes
Babette Putz
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Description for Symposium and Komos in Aristophanes
Paperback. Feasting, wine, revellers and dancing girls; the modern image of ancient Greek symposia is an enduring one. Many symposia were more formal affairs; drinking-parties after which a komos, or procession of revellers often took place, with much protocol involved. Many accounts survive in ancient literature, as well as depictions on vase paintings. Series: Aris & Phillips Classical Texts. Num Pages: 256 pages, b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2AHA; DSBB; DSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 210 x 167 x 21. Weight in Grams: 340.
Feasting, wine, revellers and dancing girls; the modern image of ancient Greek symposia is an enduring one. Many symposia were more formal affairs; drinking-parties after which a komos, or procession of revellers often took place, with much protocol involved. Many accounts survive in ancient literature, as well as depictions on vase paintings. There has been a considerable amount of modern research on the symposium, especially on its archaeological evidence. However, the komos has not received as much attention, and the connection of either celebration with comedy has not been studied to ... Read more
Feasting, wine, revellers and dancing girls; the modern image of ancient Greek symposia is an enduring one. Many symposia were more formal affairs; drinking-parties after which a komos, or procession of revellers often took place, with much protocol involved. Many accounts survive in ancient literature, as well as depictions on vase paintings. There has been a considerable amount of modern research on the symposium, especially on its archaeological evidence. However, the komos has not received as much attention, and the connection of either celebration with comedy has not been studied to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Liverpool University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
Aris & Phillips Classical Texts
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780856687723
SKU
V9780856687723
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About Babette Putz
Babette Puetz is Senior Lecturer at the School of Languages and Cultures, Victoria University of Wellington. Her main interests are in Classical reception, Greek comedy and animals in antiquity. Her previous publications include Symposium and Komos in Aristophanes (Aris & Phillips, 2nd edition 2007).
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