Aeneas, Sicily, and Rome

Datos Bibliográficos

ID9366159
AutoresKarl Galinsky (autor de correspondencia)
Año1970
Páginas396
Fecha de publicación1970-12-31
Open AccessNo
TipoBOOK
RevistaAeneas, Sicily, and Rome (SOURCE_BOOK)
EditorialPrinceton University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1515/9781400876631
OpenAlexW593983600
Open LibraryOL29294251M
ISBN9781400876631
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas81

The legend of Aeneas as preserved in the art and artifacts of antiquity is the focus of this study. Gallant warrior, accomplice in the abduction of Helen, fugitive from burning Troy, founder of Rome-in all his roles, Aeneas appears in ancient sculpture and wall painting, on vases, coins, lamps, mirrors, and gems, as richly illustrated here. To what extent he was known to the Greeks and Romans, for what qualities he was admired, and how his legend served the propaganda of empire building are examined in this survey of the visual data, and these are correlated with what is known of the legend in the literary, historical, and religious traditions of the ancient Mediterranean world. Originally published in 1969. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Ancient history · Art · Geography · Classical Antiquity Studies · History · Aeneas (legendary character) · Italy · legends