Olympias: Mother of Alexander the GreatRoutledge, 27.09.2006 - 240 Seiten The definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, this is the first modern biography of Olympias. Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, Elizabeth Carney penetrates myth, fiction and sexual politics and conducts a close examination of Olympias through historical and literary sources, and brings her to life as she places the figure in the context of her own ancient, brutal political world. Individual examinations look at:
An absolutely compelling read for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in Greek, Classical, or women’s history. |
Inhalt
Introduction | 1 |
1 Olympias the Molossian | 5 |
2 Olympias wife of Philip II | 19 |
3 Olympias mother of the king Alexander the Great | 42 |
4 Olympias on her own 323316 | 60 |
5 Olympias and religion | 88 |
6 Olympias afterlife | 104 |
Appendix | 125 |
List of terms | 138 |
Notes | 140 |
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213 | |
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