Phaëthon in Dioscorus of Aphrodito

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  • L. S. B. MacCoull

Abstract

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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Published

2004-03-20

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