THE GATES OF HORN AND IVORY IN ODYSSEY 19: PENELOPE'S CALL FOR DEEDS, NOT WORDS.

The article presents the author's interpretation on the gates of horn and ivory that appeared in the Greek epic poem "Odyssey," by Homer. It explores the allegorical and symbolic representation of the gates of horn and ivory in Odyssey 19.560-69, centering on the behavior of Penelope, the wife of Od...

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Publicado en:	Classical Philology Vol. 104; no. 4; pp. 397 - 418
Autor principal:	Haller, Benjamin
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	University of Chicago Press Oct2009
Materias:	Greek mythology Interpretation (Philosophy) Penelope (Greek mythology) Odysseus, King of Ithaca (Mythological character) Odyssey of Homer Homer, fl. ca. 900 B.C.-ca. 801 B.C.
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Sumario:	The article presents the author's interpretation on the gates of horn and ivory that appeared in the Greek epic poem "Odyssey," by Homer. It explores the allegorical and symbolic representation of the gates of horn and ivory in Odyssey 19.560-69, centering on the behavior of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus in Greek mythology. It discusses the varied interpretation of the figures, contesting the purpose to prove the identity of Odysseus, a Greek hero in the Greek mythology, to Penelope.