The Spinning of Fate in Homer
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3939482 |
|---|---|
| Authors | B C Dietrich, Bernard Dietrich (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1962 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 86 |
| Publication date | 1962-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Phoenix (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-8299 • E-ISSN: 1929-4883 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/1086943 |
| OpenAlex | W2324502694 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
AMONG the different concepts of fate in Homer the image of the spinning of fate in particular invites the attention of the student of religion; for an explanation of the origin and significance of the spinning of fate in Homer will lead to a better understanding of the complex workings of fate in Homeric epic. The central problem that needs to be examined here concerns the probable origin of this image. In other words, is it possible to maintain that the connection of the act of spinning with fate is solely due to the Homeric poets, or does the idea of a spinning of fate derive from popular religious belief? In order to answer these questions it is necessary to pursue two main lines of investigation. Firstly, it will be essential to examine the context in Homer where the spinning of fate occurs and, as well, to consider whether the agents who are engaged in this activity dispense a particular fate which can be granted in no other way. Secondly, from a study of the available evidence for popular religion, it will be possible to suggest the extent to which popular belief can be held responsible for shaping this image of the spinning of fate
Spinning · Biblical Studies and Interpretation · Classical Antiquity Studies · Engineering · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Mechanical Engineering
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,25 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |