Asclepius Λεοντοχος;.
The author discusses the meaning of the ancient Greek epithet λεοντοûχος which modifies the Greek god Asclepius in the hymns of 5th century neoplatonist Proclus according to commentator Marinus of Neapolis in his treatise "Proclus, or On Happiness." The author explores the connection of lions in fol...
| Publicado en: | Mnemosyne Vol. 65; no. 2; pp. 315 - 319 |
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Brill Academic Publishers
2012
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| Sumario: | The author discusses the meaning of the ancient Greek epithet λεοντοûχος which modifies the Greek god Asclepius in the hymns of 5th century neoplatonist Proclus according to commentator Marinus of Neapolis in his treatise "Proclus, or On Happiness." The author explores the connection of lions in folklore and snakes in order to explain why the epithet, which means "holding a lion," is used to describe Asclepius. Topics include author Artemidorus' use of snakes, and author Julius Africanus. |
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