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The issue of the mystery terminology in ancient Greek literature is neither new nor neglected. Nevertheless, the fact that the figurative use of the mystery terms in antiquity enjoyed great popularity and occurred in a variety of contexts... more
This paper questions the attribution to Aeschines of two hexameter verses preserved in some of the manuscripts of 'his' Letters. There is no evidence supporting the idea that a corpus of epigrams by Aeschines was available in the... more
The shape shifting of Dionysus: When metamorphoses from myths appear in Greek and Roman art, it is for the most part only the central moment that is indicated, and the physical change in shape is left to the imagination of the viewer.... more
Theological coments in a marble votive relief of the 3rd century A.C. from Florina. Reflections of Alexander's divine cult and his lengedary helenic macedonian royal family and dynasty.
Les Bacchantes d’Euripide ont exercé une énorme influence sur la littérature antique. La littérature chrétienne ne fait pas exception, surtout dans le milieu alexandrin où Philon avait déjà introduit les motifs dionysiaques dans l’exégèse... more
Pierre Chuvin est un voyageur des textes et des terres. Curieux, créatif, inépuisable, il continue d’explorer trois horizons, dont chacun suffirait à combler les réalisations d’une carrière. D’un pied sûr, il suit les chemins... more
Il est difficile de comprendre la religion grecque, parce que nous ne partageons pas le même Dasein, la même expérience de l'être ou la même âme. La fureur, l'emportement, la fulgurance et la démence même, font partie des attributs... more
Analisi delle 'Opere di Misericordia' del Caravaggio e del tema iconografico della Carità Romana
Jesus' refusal to go up to the Feast of the Tabernacles, described in John 7:8, seems to stand in contradiction to his subsequent participation in the celebration. That contradiction drew the attention of early commentators pointing out... more