Description
Book SynopsisLowenstam identifies a variety of images and interpretations-some regarded Achilles as a hero, others believed him to be a cruel bully-that reflect and directly respond to the ancient heroic tradition from which the Iliad and Odyssey evolved.
Trade ReviewHighly recommended. Choice 2009 A thought-provoking book that also well illustrates the salient points of the author's argument. -- Peter A. Clayton Minerva 2009
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations
Foreword, by T. H. carpenter
Introduction
Paradigms and the Role of Poetry
Chronology
Purposes and Methodology
1. Greece
The François Vase
Corinthian Perspectives
Troilos and Achilleus
Exekias
Sirens
Ransom of Hektor
Fifth-century Portraits of Achilleus and Odysseus
Kabiric Vases
Conclusions
2. Megale Hellas
Trojan Topics
The Funeral of Patroklos
Thetis' Touch and an Embassy to Achilleus
The Dolon Painter
Thersites
Lykaon
Conclusions
3. Etruria
The Monteleone di Spoleto Chariot
The First Pania Pyxis
The Ambush of Troilos
Fifth-century Mirrors
Achilleus' Immolation of Trojan Youths
The Torre San Severo Sarcophagus
Aftermath and Conclusions
Conclusions
Notes
Bibliography
Index
