Description
Book SynopsisAn essential point of reference for advanced students and researchers interested in ancient Greek poetry or religion. It contains a new text of the Homeric Hymn to Hermes, an English translation, detailed commentary on points of interest, and an introductory discussion of the poem's origin and significance.
Trade Review'An essential framework for scholarship on the hymn, Thomas' detailed explanations of the intended puns or of Hermes' 'hermetic' riddling statements/speeches offer not only brilliantly researched pieces of philology, but also very fine-drawn interpretations.' Gabriela Cursaru, University of Montreal
'Thomas' commentary provides a fresh and valuable instrument for the interpretation of a text, which does not fail to surprise for the stimulating new approaches it is able to offer.' Cecilia Nobili, Religious Studies Review
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Text and translation; Commentary.
