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This book shows how the legendary past of Greek Thebes influenced the development of the city's landscape from the time of the oral epics to the Roman period. It will appeal to readers with interests in the relationships between Greek myth, ancient topography and archaeology, and the development of urban space.

Table of Contents
Introduction: constructing a city; 1. Epic Thebes; 2. Lyric Thebes; 3. Thebes on stage; 4. Thebes of the library; 5. The creation of Theban topography; Appendices.

Myth Literature and the Creation of the Topography of Thebes

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 11/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781107434363, 978-1107434363
      ISBN10: 110743436X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book shows how the legendary past of Greek Thebes influenced the development of the city's landscape from the time of the oral epics to the Roman period. It will appeal to readers with interests in the relationships between Greek myth, ancient topography and archaeology, and the development of urban space.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction: constructing a city; 1. Epic Thebes; 2. Lyric Thebes; 3. Thebes on stage; 4. Thebes of the library; 5. The creation of Theban topography; Appendices.

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