Phaëthon in Dioscorus of Aphrodito

In Dioscorus' encomia, the use of Phaëthon as an expression of praise, rather than as an example of hubris, can be explained by Dioscorus' knowledge of Nonnus, Neoplatonism, and late zodiacal lore.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: L. S. B. MacCoull
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Duke University 2010-11-01
Series:Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies
Online Access:http://grbs.library.duke.edu/article/view/51