Pindar and the Construction of Syracusan Monarchy in the Fifth Century B.C.
| Author | : Kathryn A. Morgan |
| Publisher | : Greeks Overseas |
| Total Pages | : 481 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780199366859 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0199366853 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (853 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Pindar and the Construction of Syracusan Monarchy in the Fifth Century B.C. by : Kathryn A. Morgan
Download or read book Pindar and the Construction of Syracusan Monarchy in the Fifth Century B.C. written by Kathryn A. Morgan and published by Greeks Overseas. This book was released on 2015 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study attempts a fully contextualized reading of the praise poetry written by Pindar for Hieron of Syracuse in the 470s B.C. It argues that the songs composed by Pindar for the Sicilian tyrant were part of an extensive cultural programme that included athletic competition, coinage, architecture, sanctuary dedication, city foundation, and much more.
