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6455 results in Classical Archaeology

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  • 9 - Social Memory and Epic Composition

  • from Part III - History, Memory, and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry
  • Michael B. Cosmopoulos, University of Missouri, St. Louis
  • Book:
    The World of Homer
    Published online:
    29 May 2025
    Print publication:
    19 June 2025, pp 251-268

  • Summary

    Investigates how social memory and composition-in-performance contributed to the formation of the epics, culminating in a nuanced understanding of the processes that led to the emergence of the Homeric epics.

  • 5 - Economy

  • from Part II - The World of Homer
  • Michael B. Cosmopoulos, University of Missouri, St. Louis
  • Book:
    The World of Homer
    Published online:
    29 May 2025
    Print publication:
    19 June 2025, pp 171-188

  • Summary

    Reviews the economic dimensions of the Homeric world, examining the agropastoral practices, industry, and trade depicted in the epics. Archaeological evidence is used to contextualize these activities, revealing their role in the broader socioeconomic framework of the Mycenaean and Early Iron Age societies.

  • Introduction

  • Michael B. Cosmopoulos, University of Missouri, St. Louis
  • Book:
    The World of Homer
    Published online:
    29 May 2025
    Print publication:
    19 June 2025, pp 1-4

  • Summary

    The field of Homeric studies is vast, marked by heated debates and unresolved issues. One of the most contentious issues is the authorship of the Iliad and the Odyssey. Some of the pieces of this puzzle relate to the identity of the creator(s) of the poems and the place and date of composition. Others pertain to the ways in which the Homeric epics are connected with oral tradition, literacy, and other early Greek epics. And other pieces concern the degree to which the epic portrayal of objects, sociopolitical norms, economic activities, religious beliefs, and geography reflect historical realities.

  • 4 - Political Geography

  • from Part II - The World of Homer
  • Michael B. Cosmopoulos, University of Missouri, St. Louis
  • Book:
    The World of Homer
    Published online:
    29 May 2025
    Print publication:
    19 June 2025, pp 92-170

  • Summary

    Analyzes the geographical descriptions in the Homeric epics, correlating them with archaeological sites from the Mycenaean period and the Early Iron Age. It explores the connections between the literary landscape and historical topography, offering insights into the geographical accuracy and symbolic significance of the epics.

The Temple of Artemis at Sardis
  • The Hellenistic Temple Tradition in Asia Minor
  • Fikret Yegul, Diane Favro
  • Published online:
    30 May 2025
    Print publication:
    03 July 2025
  • Nestled beneath the 'pointed peaks' of the legendary Tmolos Mountains, the temple and sanctuary of Artemis at Sardis is one of the most impressive monuments of classical antiquity. Dating to the Hellenistic period, it was undertaken, not by a king, but by Stratonike, a 'fiery' Hellenistic queen, and redesigned under the Roman emperor Hadrian, when it became the center of an imperial cult. In this volume, Fikret Yegül and Diane Favro explore the Temple of Sardis from multiple perspectives. Offering a close archaeological analysis of the temple, they also provides new insights into its unique design; the changing nature of religious and cult practices at the temple; the relationship to its setting; and its benefactors. Attention is paid to place this extraordinary temple in the larger context of Greek and Roman religious architecture in Asia Minor. Richly illustrated with over 200 color images, including historical paintings and drawings, it also includes digital reconstructions of the temple are published here for the first time.

The World of Homer
  • Archaeology, Social Memory, and the Emergence of Greek Epic Poetry
  • Michael B. Cosmopoulos
  • Published online:
    29 May 2025
    Print publication:
    19 June 2025
  • Epic poetry, notably the Iliad and the Odyssey, stands as one of the most enduring legacies of ancient Greece. Although the impact of these epics on Western civilization is widely recognized, their origins remain the subject of heated debate. Were they composed in a single era or over the course of centuries? Were they crafted  by one or by many poets? Do they reflect historical reality? These and other important questions are answered in this book. Using a fresh, dynamic approach, Michael Cosmopoulos reconstructs the world of the Homeric poems and explores the interplay between poetry, social memory, and material culture. By integrating key insights from archaeology, philology, anthropology, and oral tradition, he offers a nuanced perspective of the emergence and early development of Greek epic. His wide-canvas approach enables readers to appreciate the complexity of the Homeric world and gain a deeper understanding of the intricate factors that shaped these magnificent poems.

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