‘Who lives and must not die’. The myth of Adonis in Hellenistic poetry
‘Who lives and must not die’. The myth of Adonis in Hellenistic poetry
Author(s): Aleksandra KlęczarSubject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: Hellenistic poetry; Bion; Theocritus; Adonis; lament
Summary/Abstract: 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.
Journal: Studies in Ancient Art and Civilization
- Issue Year: 2012
- Issue No: 16
- Page Range: 157-165
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English