I obtained my first degree from the Department of Greek Philology of the Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Athens (1995). I studied at a post-graduate level at King’s College London (M.A. in Classics, 1997), and at University College London (PhD in Classics, 2003). From 2004 onwards I teach Ancient Greek Literature at the University of Cyprus. Research interests: Hellenistic Poetry, Poetry of Late Antiquity, Epigram, Tragedy, Textual Criticism.
... Zu den Kryptogrammen der Ilias Latina, in: WuJbb 23, 1999, 137-141. ... The hound of Erigone,... more ... Zu den Kryptogrammen der Ilias Latina, in: WuJbb 23, 1999, 137-141. ... The hound of Erigone, according to the Attic legend, that was turned into a star together with her mistress, Erigone, and Erigone's father, Icarius; Erigone became Virgo, Icarius Arcturus or Bootes, and Maera ...
This co-authored book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Pano... more This co-authored book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Panopolis (5th century AD) for his poetic version of the Gospel of John. The authors look at Nonnus’ Paraphrase, the only extant poetic Greek paraphrase of the New Testament, in the light of ancient rhetorical theory while also exploring its multi-faceted relationship with poetic tradition and the theological debates of its era. The study shows how interpretation, cardinal both in ancient literary criticism and in theology, is exploited in a poem that is exegetical both from a philological and a Christian point of view and adheres, at the same time, to the literary principles of Hellenistic times and late antiquity.
After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus “Ἰλίου “Ἅλωσις, ... more After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus “Ἰλίου “Ἅλωσις, the present paper discusses elements of the structure and content of the catalogues of lines 152–83 and 17–39 of Triphiodorus' poem. It is argued that, within the general Homeric background of Triphiodorus’ catalogues, echoes of Apollonius' catalogue of the Argonauts (1.23–228) can be traced in Triphiodorus’ lines. It is further demonstrated that for the presentation of Neoptolemus in lines 53–4 and in the catalogue of the Achaeans of the Horse, Triphiodorus is influenced by the description of another young warrior, Meleager, son of Oeleus, in A. R. 3.518–20. Triphiodorus does not merely imitate Apollonius, as he also does not copy Homer: the partial combination of elements taken from his two epic predecessors helps him create a novel style while he catalogues his heroes, adjusted to the specific narrative circumstances that he establishes.
Nonnus of Panopolis in Context II: Poetry, Religion, and Society
Nonnus of Panopolis has an outstanding position in ancient literature being at the same time a pa... more Nonnus of Panopolis has an outstanding position in ancient literature being at the same time a pagan and a Christian author. The book covers literary and cultural aspects of Nonnus’ poetry, the Dionysiaca and the Paraphrasis of the Gospel of St. John.
A series of epigrams on the topos of the abandonment of Delos shows the influence of Callimachus&... more A series of epigrams on the topos of the abandonment of Delos shows the influence of Callimachus' Hymn to Delos , even while the writers dispute his praise of the island in light of its decline after 166 B.C.
After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus’ Ἰλίου Ἅλωσις, t... more After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus’ Ἰλίου Ἅλωσις, the present paper discusses elements of the structure and content of the catalogues of lines 152–83 and 17–39 of Triphiodorus’ poem. It is argued that, within the general Homeric background of Triphiodorus’ catalogues, echoes of Apollonius’ catalogue of the Argonauts (1.23–228) can be traced in Triphiodorus’ lines. It is further demonstrated that for the presentation of Neoptolemus in lines 53–4 and in the catalogue of the Achaeans of the Horse, Triphiodorus is influenced by the description of another young warrior, Meleager, son of Oeleus, in A. R. 3.518–20. Triphiodorus does not merely imitate Apollonius, as he also does not copy Homer: the partial combination of elements taken from his two epic predecessors helps him create a novel style while he catalogues his heroes, adjusted to the specific narrative circumstances that he establishes.
... Zu den Kryptogrammen der Ilias Latina, in: WuJbb 23, 1999, 137-141. ... The hound of Erigone,... more ... Zu den Kryptogrammen der Ilias Latina, in: WuJbb 23, 1999, 137-141. ... The hound of Erigone, according to the Attic legend, that was turned into a star together with her mistress, Erigone, and Erigone's father, Icarius; Erigone became Virgo, Icarius Arcturus or Bootes, and Maera ...
This co-authored book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Pano... more This co-authored book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Panopolis (5th century AD) for his poetic version of the Gospel of John. The authors look at Nonnus’ Paraphrase, the only extant poetic Greek paraphrase of the New Testament, in the light of ancient rhetorical theory while also exploring its multi-faceted relationship with poetic tradition and the theological debates of its era. The study shows how interpretation, cardinal both in ancient literary criticism and in theology, is exploited in a poem that is exegetical both from a philological and a Christian point of view and adheres, at the same time, to the literary principles of Hellenistic times and late antiquity.
After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus “Ἰλίου “Ἅλωσις, ... more After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus “Ἰλίου “Ἅλωσις, the present paper discusses elements of the structure and content of the catalogues of lines 152–83 and 17–39 of Triphiodorus' poem. It is argued that, within the general Homeric background of Triphiodorus’ catalogues, echoes of Apollonius' catalogue of the Argonauts (1.23–228) can be traced in Triphiodorus’ lines. It is further demonstrated that for the presentation of Neoptolemus in lines 53–4 and in the catalogue of the Achaeans of the Horse, Triphiodorus is influenced by the description of another young warrior, Meleager, son of Oeleus, in A. R. 3.518–20. Triphiodorus does not merely imitate Apollonius, as he also does not copy Homer: the partial combination of elements taken from his two epic predecessors helps him create a novel style while he catalogues his heroes, adjusted to the specific narrative circumstances that he establishes.
Nonnus of Panopolis in Context II: Poetry, Religion, and Society
Nonnus of Panopolis has an outstanding position in ancient literature being at the same time a pa... more Nonnus of Panopolis has an outstanding position in ancient literature being at the same time a pagan and a Christian author. The book covers literary and cultural aspects of Nonnus’ poetry, the Dionysiaca and the Paraphrasis of the Gospel of St. John.
A series of epigrams on the topos of the abandonment of Delos shows the influence of Callimachus&... more A series of epigrams on the topos of the abandonment of Delos shows the influence of Callimachus' Hymn to Delos , even while the writers dispute his praise of the island in light of its decline after 166 B.C.
After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus’ Ἰλίου Ἅλωσις, t... more After some initial remarks on the paratactic-catalogic structure of Triphiodorus’ Ἰλίου Ἅλωσις, the present paper discusses elements of the structure and content of the catalogues of lines 152–83 and 17–39 of Triphiodorus’ poem. It is argued that, within the general Homeric background of Triphiodorus’ catalogues, echoes of Apollonius’ catalogue of the Argonauts (1.23–228) can be traced in Triphiodorus’ lines. It is further demonstrated that for the presentation of Neoptolemus in lines 53–4 and in the catalogue of the Achaeans of the Horse, Triphiodorus is influenced by the description of another young warrior, Meleager, son of Oeleus, in A. R. 3.518–20. Triphiodorus does not merely imitate Apollonius, as he also does not copy Homer: the partial combination of elements taken from his two epic predecessors helps him create a novel style while he catalogues his heroes, adjusted to the specific narrative circumstances that he establishes.
Mnemosyne Supplements. Late Antique Literature 408, 2018
Nonnus of Panopolis, modern Akhmim in Upper-Egypt, is the author of the 48 books of the Dionysiac... more Nonnus of Panopolis, modern Akhmim in Upper-Egypt, is the author of the 48 books of the Dionysiaca as well as of the 21 books of the Paraphrasis of St John's Gospel. The 5th century poet has an outstanding position in ancient literature being a pagan and a Christian author, living in a time when Christianity was common in the Roman empire, while pagan culture and traditional world views were still maintained. This volume is designed to cover literary, cultural and religious aspects of Nonnus’ poetry as well as to highlight the social and educational background of both the Dionysiaca and the Paraphrasis.
François Villon, Ballads and other poems. Appendix, Charles d'Orléans: poems, 2010
A selection of poems by François Villon (1431-after 1463) and by Charles d'Orléans (1394-1465): I... more A selection of poems by François Villon (1431-after 1463) and by Charles d'Orléans (1394-1465): Introduction, metrical translation in modern Greek (following strictly the original patterns), literary and historical commentary. 328 pages.
Ἐπιλογὴ ποιημάτων τοῦ Φρανσουὰ Βιγιόν (1431 – μετὰ τὸ 1463) καὶ τοῦ Καρόλου, Δούκα τῆς Ὀρλεάνης (1394-1465). Εἰσαγωγή, Ἔμμετρη Μετάφραση, Σχόλια, Βιβλιογραφία. 328 σελίδες.
Nonnus’ Paraphrase between Poetry, Rhetoric and Theology: Rewriting the Fournth Gospel in the Fifth Century, 2021
This co-authored book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Pano... more This co-authored book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Panopolis (5th century AD) for his poetic version of the Gospel of John. The authors look at Nonnus’ Paraphrase, the only extant poetic Greek paraphrase of the New Testament, in the light of ancient rhetorical theory while also exploring its multi-faceted relationship with poetic tradition and the theological debates of its era. The study shows how interpretation, cardinal both in ancient literary criticism and in theology, is exploited in a poem that is exegetical both from a philological and a Christian point of view and adheres, at the same time, to the literary principles of Hellenistic times and late antiquity.
M. Ypsilanti and L. Franco, Nonnus’ Paraphrase between Poetry, Rhetoric and Theology, Brill 2020., 2020
This book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Panopolis (5th c... more This book investigates the various paraphrastic techniques employed by Nonnus of Panopolis (5th century CE) for his poetic version of the Gospel of John. The authors look at Nonnus’ Paraphrase, the only extant poetic Greek paraphrase of the New Testament, in the light of ancient rhetorical theory while also exploring its multi-faceted relationship with poetic tradition and the theological debates of its era. The study shows how interpretation, cardinal both in ancient literary criticism and in theology, is exploited in a poem that is exegetical both from a philological and a Christian point of view and adheres, at the same time, to the literary principles of Hellenistic times and late antiquity.
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Ἐπιλογὴ ποιημάτων τοῦ Φρανσουὰ Βιγιόν (1431 – μετὰ τὸ 1463) καὶ τοῦ Καρόλου, Δούκα τῆς Ὀρλεάνης (1394-1465). Εἰσαγωγή, Ἔμμετρη Μετάφραση, Σχόλια, Βιβλιογραφία. 328 σελίδες.