Journal | Lexis
Journal issue | Num. 42 (n.s.) – Giugno 2024 – Fasc. 1
Research Article | Redeemed Tyrants and Complacent Priests: For a Rereading of Lucian’s Phalarides
Redeemed Tyrants and Complacent Priests: For a Rereading of Lucian’s Phalarides
Abstract
This article aims to propose a comprehensive analysis of Lucian’s Phalaris 1 and 2, in order to better understand their content and demonstrate that these texts are not mere rhetorical exercises. On the contrary, they reveal elements that showcase Lucian’s reflection on the peculiar experiences and tensions of the historical period in which he lived.
Submitted: Aug. 7, 2023 | Accepted: Jan. 13, 2024 | Published July 3, 2024 | Language: it
Keywords Tyrants • Votive Offerings • Delphi • Roman Empire • Sicily • Roman Emperors • Lucian of Samosata • Phalaris
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