Phaëthon in Dioscorus of Aphrodito
In Dioscorus' encomia, the use of Phaëthon as an expression of praise, rather than as an example of hubris, can be explained by Dioscorus' knowledge of Nonnus, Neoplatonism, and late zodiacal lore.
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2010-11-01
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| description | In Dioscorus' encomia, the use of Phaëthon as an expression of praise, rather than as an example of hubris, can be explained by Dioscorus' knowledge of Nonnus, Neoplatonism, and late zodiacal lore. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7ee0cf772b4e4f78b0a33fc18cbfbf1f2022-12-21T21:26:23ZengDuke UniversityGreek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies0017-39162159-31592010-11-014419310651Phaëthon in Dioscorus of AphroditoL. S. B. MacCoullIn Dioscorus' encomia, the use of Phaëthon as an expression of praise, rather than as an example of hubris, can be explained by Dioscorus' knowledge of Nonnus, Neoplatonism, and late zodiacal lore.http://grbs.library.duke.edu/article/view/51 |
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