The Contest between Athena and Poseidon. Myth, History and Art

  • András Patay-Horváth

Abstract

Based on various literary and archaeological testimonia, an attempt is made to reconstruct the historical development of the famous myth and it is argued that its evolution can be connected to Athenian history in the following way: the changes in the myth actually reflect the changes undergone by Athenian naval power.

 

Pubblicato
2016-11-30
Sezione
Sezione tematica