The Greek Graffiti of Herculaneum
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4814481 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Rebecca R Benefiel (0000-0002-3312-1517, Washington and Lee University), Holly M Sypniewski (Millsaps College) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 122 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 209-244 |
| Publication date | 2018-04-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Archaeology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9114 • E-ISSN: 1939-828X |
| Publisher | University of Chicago Press (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.3764/aja.122.2.0209 |
| OpenAlex | W2790627103 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 15 |
This article offers an overview of ancient Greek handwritten wall inscriptions, or graffiti, in the city of Herculaneum and the first contextual analysis of these inscriptions. First, we address how much Greek is found, where it appears, and what was being written in Greek. We then offer a discussion of Greek alphabets and personal names inscribed in Greek, which together account for half of the graffiti in Greek at Herculaneum. Finally, we examine Greek graffiti in context and discuss two locations in Herculaneum where the graffiti have survived and are still visible in situ. By presenting where Greek graffiti appear, what they contain, and how they communicate and interact with other texts, we aim to provide a more comprehensive picture of the distribution and context of Greek in Herculaneum and to offer new insights into the culture of writing in Campania.Additional figures appear under this article's abstract on AJA Online
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2022 - 2026 (5) |
| Highly cited | No |