Is Lion-headed Man Orphic Chronos?
Is Lion-headed Man Orphic Chronos?
Author(s): Junyan SongSubject(s): Metaphysics, Ancient Philosphy, Philosophy of Religion, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, Culture and social structure
Published by: Новосибирский государственный университет
Keywords: Chronos; Aion; Orphism; Greek Mythology; Aion; Damascius;
Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses the identification of god figure depicted as a man with a lion's head, which has been associated with Aion and equated with Orphic god Chronos. The author challenges the equation of Aion with Orphic Chronos, drawing on evidence from Proclus and Damascius, who both distinguish Aion as a separate entity from Chronos. Additionally, the author presents an attempt to illustrate the Orphic god Chronos based on Damascius' description.
Journal: ΣΧΟΛΗ. Философское антиковедение и классическая традиция
- Issue Year: XVIII/2024
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 56-63
- Page Count: 8
- Language: English
