Poine
a Study in Ancient Greek Blood-vengeance
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Explore the chilling concept of "poine," or blood vengeance, in Hubert J. Treston's "Poine: a study in ancient Greek blood-vengeance." This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the heart of ancient Greek tragedy, examining the historical and cultural significance of retributive justice as depicted in classical literature. Treston's work offers a detailed critical analysis of how blood vengeance shaped the narratives and moral landscapes of ancient Greek drama. Uncover the enduring power of these ancient stories, where cycles of violence and retribution play out with tragic consequen...
Explore the chilling concept of "poine," or blood vengeance, in Hubert J. Treston's "Poine: a study in ancient Greek blood-vengeance." This meticulously prepared print edition delves into the heart of ancient Greek tragedy, examining the historical and cultural significance of retributive justice as depicted in classical literature. Treston's work offers a detailed critical analysis of how blood vengeance shaped the narratives and moral landscapes of ancient Greek drama. Uncover the enduring power of these ancient stories, where cycles of violence and retribution play out with tragic consequences. A key resource for understanding Greek drama, this volume explores the complexities of morality, justice, and fate in a world governed by the ancient code of "poine." Students and enthusiasts of classical literature will find this an invaluable guide to the history and criticism surrounding one of antiquity's most compelling themes. A significant work of literary criticism on ancient and classical drama, it provides historical context for understanding general ancient history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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