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The hippos of Troy : why Homer never talked about a horse /
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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.
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Also issued in print: 2021. :
1 online resource (120 pages) : illustrations :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789699005 (PDF ebook) :
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 particular ship type, used to pay tribute to Levantine kings.
:
Also issued in print: 2021. :
1 online resource (120 pages) : illustrations :
Specialized. :
Includes bibliographical references. :
9781789699005 (PDF ebook) :