Kathleen Kidder
Biographic Data
| ID | 1429568 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kathleen Kidder |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kathleen |
| FAMILY NAME | Kidder |
| SIGNATURE | KIDDER K |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Like a Mole
I argue that the description of Proteus' subterranean journey (Alex. 118–127) models the experience of reading Lycophron's obscure poem. Emphasizing the metapoetic dimension of Proteus and the road imagery, I propose that Proteus represents a successful reader, one willing to probe the depths. Such a reader combines feminine confinement (e.g., Cassandra) with masculine mobility (e.g., Paris), avoiding the shortcomings of both modes
From “Bane Helen” to Queen Helen
In this paper, I argue that Nicander represents a benign Helen in his myth at Theriaca 309–19. Despite her ominous name Αἰνελένη (“Bane Helen,” 310) and her violence towards the snake in the narrative, this Helen is ultimately a savior for mankind. For this reason, I connect Nicander’s positive portrayal to the Ptolemaic treatment of Helen. Much like the Egyptian goddess Isis, Helen became an analogue for the divinized and benevolent Ptolemaic qu…
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From “Bane Helen” to Queen Helen
In this paper, I argue that Nicander represents a benign Helen in his myth at Theriaca 309–19. Despite her ominous name Αἰνελένη (“Bane Helen,” 310) and her violence towards the snake in the narrative, this Helen is ultimately a savior for mankind. For this reason, I connect Nicander’s positive portrayal to the Ptolemaic treatment of Helen. Much like the Egyptian goddess Isis, Helen became an analogue for the divinized and benevolent Ptolemaic qu…
Like a Mole
I argue that the description of Proteus' subterranean journey (Alex. 118–127) models the experience of reading Lycophron's obscure poem. Emphasizing the metapoetic dimension of Proteus and the road imagery, I propose that Proteus represents a successful reader, one willing to probe the depths. Such a reader combines feminine confinement (e.g., Cassandra) with masculine mobility (e.g., Paris), avoiding the shortcomings of both modes
Art (2 works) · Classical Antiquity Studies (2 works) · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies (2 works) · Literature (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Ancient Egypt and Archaeology (1 work) · Ancient history (1 work) · Art history (1 work) · Byzantine Studies and History (1 work) · Chemistry (1 work)