‘Who lives and must not die’. The myth of Adonis in Hellenistic poetry

• Authors: Aleksandra Klęczar
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

The paper analyses the functions and use of the myth of Adonis in two Hellenistic poets: Bion and Theocritus. The chief aspects taken into account are the connection of Adonis with the feminine sphere of life and religion as well as court poetry and royal propaganda.

Keywords

EN

Hellenistic poetry; Bion; Theocritus; Adonis; lament

• Publisher: Księgarnia Akademicka
• Journal: Studies in Ancient Art and Civilization
• Year: 2012
• Volume: 16
• Pages: 157-163

Contributors

author

Aleksandra Klęczar

• Jagiellonian University

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