The hippos of Troy : why Homer never talked about a horse /

The hippos of Troy : why Homer never talked about a horse /

This title addresses perhaps the most famous episode in Classical mythology: the Wooden Horse of Troy. Through analysis of words, images and wrecks, the author proposes a new interpretation of what Homer actually intended when he spoke of the 'hippos' used by the Greeks to conquer Troy: a...

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Main Author: Tiboni, Francesco (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Oxford : Archaeopress Archaeology, 2021.

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Homer.
Trojan horse (Greek mythology)

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Call Number: BL820.T75

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Summary:This title addresses perhaps the most famous episode in Classical mythology: the Wooden Horse of Troy. Through analysis of words, images and wrecks, the author proposes a new interpretation of what Homer actually intended when he spoke of the 'hippos' used by the Greeks to conquer Troy: a particular ship type, used to pay tribute to Levantine kings.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2021.
Physical Description:1 online resource (120 pages) : illustrations
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781789699005 (PDF ebook) :