Deconstructing a Myth of Seleucid History
The So-Called "Elephant Victory" Revisited
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3937296 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Altay Cokun (corresponding author), Altay Coşkun (0000-0002-4672-6195, corresponding author), Altay Coşkun Altay Coşkun |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 1/2 |
| Pages | 57 |
| Publication date | 2012-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Phoenix (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-8299 • E-ISSN: 1929-4883 |
| Publisher | Project MUSE (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.7834/phoenix.66.1-2.0057 |
| OpenAlex | W2349373138 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 3 |
It is commonly believed that Antiochus i's war elephants defeated the Galatians (275/268 b.c.), earning him Soter cults in the Greek cities. However, the evidence for this view is scarce, late, and incompatible with the effective continuity of Galatian dominance in western Asia Minor. Apparently, Antiochus' victory was diplomatic and propagandistic rather than martial
Ancient history · Art · Biology · Dominance (genetics · Literature · Mythology · Political science · Politics · Victory · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Archaeology and Historical Studies · Byzantine Studies and History · Classical Antiquity Studies · Classics · History · Law
“A Fine Soldier and Skilful Tactician”
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Skepsis in the Troad and the Galatian Invasion
Incorporation of southern Asia Minor into the Ptolemaic empire
Tokens in Classical Athens and Beyond
Monsters of Military Might
New Perspectives on the Date of the Great Festival of Ptolemy II
Hellenistic War-Elephants and the Use of Alcohol Before Battle
| Unique citing works | 9 |
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| Citations per year | 0,92 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2025 (13) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 12 |