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Dive into the rich world of classical scholarship with California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 10, a compelling collection of essays that explore diverse aspects of ancient history, literature, and culture. This volume brings together the work of leading scholars, offering fresh perspectives and in-depth analyses on topics ranging from ancient Greek military strategy to Roman mythology. Highlights include Evelyn Elizabeth Bell''s examination of two Krokotos mask cups at San Simeon, Mark W. Edwards'' insightful analysis of Agamemnon''s fateful decision in Aeschylus, and Patricia A. Johnston''s exploration of Vergil''s conception of Saturnus. Readers will also find fascinating studies on the Athenian Empire, the topography of the Battle of Amphipolis, and unmetrical spellings in Attic inscriptions. With contributions that span both the Greek and Roman worlds, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in the complexities and nuances of classical antiquity. This title was originally published in 1978. Dive into the rich world of classical scholarship with California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 10, a compelling collection of essays that explore diverse aspects of ancient history, literature, and culture. This volume brings together the work o

California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 8 brings together a fascinating collection of essays that delve into the art, literature, philosophy, and history of the ancient world. This volume provides readers with fresh perspectives on a wide range of topics, from lost cities and Corinthian vases to ancient Roman legislation and philosophical discoveries. Highlights include J.G.T. and J.K. Anderson''s intriguing exploration of a potential lost city, Darrell A. Amyx''s revisitation of Corinthian vases at San Simeon, and Richard I. Frank''s insightful study of Augustus'' marriage and childbearing legislation. Additionally, readers will enjoy Mark Griffith''s analysis of Mimnermos'' poetic fragment, Steven Lattimore''s interpretation of the mythological encounter between Oedipus and Teiresias, and Frank A. Lewis'' exploration of Plato''s concept of identity. With essays touching on iconography in Euripides, the Roman tragic spirit, and the costume of the Korai, this volume offers a rich and diverse exploration of classical antiquity. This title was originally published in 1976. California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 8 brings together a fascinating collection of essays that delve into the art, literature, philosophy, and history of the ancient world. This volume provides readers with fresh perspectives on a wide range

California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 6 presents an insightful collection of essays, offering readers a deep dive into various facets of classical history, literature, and culture. From ancient Greek philosophy to Roman political influence, this volume brings together scholarly research that sheds new light on pivotal moments and ideas from the classical world. Notable contributions include Mortimer Chambers'' analysis of Aristotle''s take on Solon''s reform of coinage and weights, Frederick M. Combellack''s exploration of three enduring problems in the Odyssey, and Roger A. De Laix''s examination of the silver coinage of the Aetolian League. Erich S. Gruen questions the supposed alliance between Rome and Philip V of Macedon, while Phillip Harding delves into the political purpose behind Isokrates'' Archidamos and On the Peace. With discussions ranging from Propertius'' patriotic emotions to the Roman influences on the victory reliefs of Shapur I of Persia, this volume offers a rich, interdisciplinary approach to classical antiquity. This title was originally published in 1974. California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 6 presents an insightful collection of essays, offering readers a deep dive into various facets of classical history, literature, and culture. From ancient Greek philosophy to Roman political influence, th

Excavations conducted by the American School of Classical Studies at Athens in the Sanctuary of Demeter and Kore on Acrocorinth, 1961-1975, produced more than 170 inscribed objects of stone, bronze, bone, lead weights, pottery (graffiti and dipinti), clay pinakes, magical lead tablets, and in a mosaic. In this new Corinth volume, Ron Stroud presents all of these inscriptions, and he relates them to an overall interpretation of the activities, secular and religious, attested in this shrine during its long period of use from the 7th century B.C. until the end of the 4th century A.D. Where possible, Stroud also draws out their implications for and contribution to the history of ancient Corinth, the worship of the goddesses Demeter and Kore, and the practice of magic-especially in the Roman period. This is the final publication of the inscribed objects from the sanctuary, excluding loomweights and stamped amphora handles, which will be included in a later publication.

The first publication of a complex and well-preserved Athenian law of great interest to historians. Discovered in the Agora Excavations in 1986, this hitherto unknown law rivals in importance that of the law on silver coinage of 375/4 B.C., which was published by the author some twenty years ago. In addition to the complete text, translation, and notes on readings, the author, a superb epigrapher, provides commentary on the many parts of this document, which contributes significant new information on the history, law, economy, topography, and public finance of Athens in the Classical period. The first section of the volume includes an expert analysis of the layout of the inscription and useful notes, while the major portion of the text is devoted to detailed commentary on the law, its purpose, and implementation. The historical setting of the law is well-illuminated in the final section. The authors analyses of this important inscription provide a solid foundation for new avenues of research.

When the Roman tourist Pausanias visited Corinth around A.D. 160, he saw many shrines and buildings high up to the south of the city, on the slopes of Acrocorinth. This booklet describes excavations at one of these, the Sanctuary of Demeter and Persephone (Kore). The details of religious rites revealed are of particular interest since the cult of the two goddesses, also celebrated at Eleusis, is one of the most mysterious in antiquity, and no literary testimony exists to explain what may have happened behind the high walls. Terracotta dolls, ritual meals of pork, and miniature models of food-filled platters hint at a vigorous religious tradition associated with human and agricultural fertility.