Mythologie et astronomie
La longue nuit de Jupiter et d'Alcmène (Plaute, Amphitryon, 272-276)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4082547 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jean Soubiran (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 345-358 |
| Publication date | 1992-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Pallas (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-0387 • E-ISSN: 2272-7639 |
| Publisher | PERSEE Program (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.3406/palla.1992.1262 |
| OpenAlex | W2419475949 |
| Language | EN |
The configuration of a motionless sky as described by Sosia (Plautus, Amph. 272-276) is that of a Spring evening. Jupiter did therefore stop the revolution of the stars the moment he entered Alcmena's chamber and not at the end of the night. The season was a felicitous choice : it is the time of amours, of wars (hence the opportune absence of Amphitrio), of theatrical performances (the great Dionysia in Athens, the Megalesian Games in Rome). Molière (Amphitryon) did not retain any of the astronomical indications. Giraudoux (Amphitryon 38) modified them enhancing the symbolical connotation to the detriment of their actual visibility
Art · Astronomy · Connotation · Humanities · Jupiter (rocket family · Meteorology · Physics · Sky · Stars · Visibility · Historical and Literary Analyses · Historical and Literary Studies · Philosophy
| Highly cited | No |
|---|