Anthropomorphism, Theatre, Epiphany: From Herodotus to Hellenistic Historians

This paper argues that, beginning with the Euripidean deus ex machina, dramatic festivals introduced a new standard into epiphanic rituals and experience. Through the scenic double énonciation, gods are seen by mythical heroes as gods, but by the Athenian spectators as costumed actors and fictive en...

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Main Author: Koch, Piettre Renée (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: De Gruyter [2018]
In: Archiv für Religionsgeschichte
Year: 2018, Volume: 20, Issue: 1, Pages: 189-209
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Herodotus ca. 485 v. Chr.-424 v. Chr. / Euripides ca. 485/480 v. Chr.-406 v.Chr. / Deus ex machina / Epiphany / Ritual / Hero / God / Anthropomorphism / Hellenism / Historiography
RelBib Classification:AA Study of religion
AG Religious life; material religion
BE Greco-Roman religions
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