Diodorus' Mythography: The Distinctive Features of Mythology within Universal History

Iris Sulimani

doi:10.1163/ej.9789004194069.i-409

Diodorus' Mythography: The Distinctive Features of Mythology within Universal History

Iris Sulimani

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Open University of Israel

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Examining Diodorus Siculus’ historiographical methods and his representation of mythical culture-heroes, this study demonstrates the significant contribution of the author’s first pentad to his universal history and its importance as a supplement to our perception of Hellenistic civilization.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	1-32
Journal	Polymnia
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1163/ej.9789004194069.i-409
State	Published - 2019

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