The Dessert of Zeus: A Gastronomical Riddle in Philoxenus' Banquet Cover Image

Deser Zeusa, czyli zagadka gastronomiczna w Uczcie Filoksenosa
The Dessert of Zeus: A Gastronomical Riddle in Philoxenus' Banquet

Author(s): Magdalena Stuligrosz
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Komitet Nauk o Kulturze Antycznej Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Philoxenus; Athenaeus; riddle; Greek poetry

Summary/Abstract: The article investigates the meaning of the expression Zanos trogrmata (fr. 836e, 11–12) in Philoxenus’ Banquet (or Dinner) and, in general, the use of gastronomical riddles in Greek poetry.

  • Issue Year: 64/2009
  • Issue No: 1+4
  • Page Range: 30-43
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish