CiNii Books - Challenges to the power of Zeus in early Greek poetry

In the earliest extant works of Greek literature, Zeus reigns supreme in the Olympian hierarchy. However, scattered and scanty though they may be, there are allusions to threats of rebellion which challenge Zeus' supremacy. This book examines these passages, drawn from Homer, Hesiod and the "Homeric Hymns", to offer some new interpretations. While focusing on the theme of cosmic/divine strife, it becomes clear that hints of lost legends underlie these texts. Tracing their hidden logic helps to improve our understanding of early Greek poetry.

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Introduction I. The Threat of Thetis II. The Golden Chain of Hera III. The Reordering of the Universe IV. The Birth of Athena V. Prometheus, God of Forethought VI. Typhon, Son of Hera VII. The Bitter Sorrow of Aphrodite Epilogue Notes Abbreviations Bibliography Index of Passages Index of Names General Index

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