The intertextual matrix of Statius’ Thebaid 11.315-23
In Statius’ Thebaid 11.315-23, the poet uses a striking simile in order to describe Jocasta’s attempt to stop Eteocles from confronting Polynices on the battlefield. He compares her to Agave when she brings her son’s head to Dionysus. This paper explores the ‘matrix of possibilities’ for this passag...
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Université Lille-3
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Dictynna |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.openedition.org/dictynna/1149 |