The wrath of Athena
About this book
Available in paperback for the first time, Jenny Strauss Clay's landmark study of the Odyssey argues that Athena's wrath is central to both the structure and the theme of the epic poem. Clay demonstrates that an appreciation of the thematic role of Athena's anger elucidates the poem's complex narrative organization and its conception of the hierarchical relations between gods and men. This edition includes a new introduction by the author.
Details
- First published
- 1983
- OL Work ID
- OL3233634W
Subjects
Athena (Greek deity) in literatureEpic poetry, GreekGods, Greek, in literatureGreek Epic poetryHistory and criticismOdysseus (Greek mythology) in literatureLiteratureKlassieke oudheidMenschGötterOdyssey (Homer)In literatureGottPoetry (poetic works by one author)Greek literature, hellenistic, history and criticism