Journal article
Palaephatus and the Progymnasmata
Byzantinische Zeitschrift, Vol.105(1), pp.85-92
12/31/2012
DOI: 10.1515/bz-2012-0005
Abstract
Prompted by Theon’s recommendation of the mythographer Palaephatus as a model writer of mythical refutations, this article examines the influence of Palaephatus’ On Unbelievable Tales on late-antique and Byzantine progymnasmata. Comparison of ten myths treated by both Palaephatus and the progymnasmata suggests that, although Palaephatus’ On Unbelievable Tales was known to Byzantine authors, it was not consulted as a source for Byzantine rhetorical exercises.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Palaephatus and the Progymnasmata
- Creators
- Craig A Gibson
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Byzantinische Zeitschrift, Vol.105(1), pp.85-92
- DOI
- 10.1515/bz-2012-0005
- ISSN
- 0007-7704
- eISSN
- 1868-9027
- Copyright
- © 2012 by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. posted with permission
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/31/2012
- Academic Unit
- Classics
- Record Identifier
- 9984185972502771
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