Herodotus and the origins of the political community: Arion's leap
Norma Thompson • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300062601
Herodotus and the origins of the political community: Arion's leap
Norma Thompson • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300062605 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300062601 · 1996
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Norma Thompson offers a rigorous re-examination of Herodotus’ Histories, positioning the work as a foundational text for understanding the development of political communities. By analyzing the narrative of Arion’s leap, the author explores how the interplay between myth and history informs the civic identity and philosophical underpinnings of ancient Greek society.
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