Alexandra
Author(s)
Bibliographic Information
Alexandra
Oxford University Press, 2015
- Other Title
-
Alexandra
Lykophron : Alexandra : Greek text, translation, commentary, and introduction
Available at / 4 libraries
-
No Libraries matched.
- Remove all filters.
Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 511-551) and indexes
Parallel Ancient Greek text and English translation
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Alexandra attributed to Lykophron is a minor poetic masterpiece. At 1474 lines, it is one of the most important and notoriously difficult Greek poems dating from the Hellenistic period (most likely the early second century BC).
Most of the poem purports to be a prophecy by the mythical Trojan princess, Kassandra, the most beautiful of the daughters of King Priam, and her prophecy ranges from the Trojan War to the historical Roman conquest of Greece, which took place in the poet's own time. The poem's importance arises from the light which it sheds on Greek religion (in particular the role of women), on foundation myths and myths of colonial identity, and on local - especially Italian - cults and cult places. The
difficulty of the poem stems from its unusual vocabulary - many words of ancient Greek are found only in this poem - and the riddling and meandering way in which most of the many mythological characters are referenced.
As well as providing the Greek text in full and its English translation, this volume provides the first ever full-length commentary in English on the poem.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- List of Figures
- List of Maps
- List of Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Synopsis of the Alexandra
- Sigla
- Text and Translation of the Alexandra, with Commentary
- Appendix: the Anapaestic Kassandra Poem, P. Berol. 9775
- Bibliography
- Index
by "Nielsen BookData"