King of Sacrifice by Sarah Hitch
Descriptions of animal sacrifice in Homer offer us some of the most detailed accounts of this attempt at communication between man and gods. What is the significance of these scenes within the framework of the Iliad? This book explores the structural and thematic importance of animal sacrifice as an expression of the quarrel between Akhilleus and Agamemnon through the differing perspectives of the primary narrative and character speech. In the Iliad, animal sacrifice is incorporated into the primary narrative to bolster the royal authority of Agamemnon and further emphasize Akhilleus' isolation. The sacrifices embedded in character speech express frustration with the failure of reciprocity and the inability of sacrifice to influence the course of human events.
Sarah Hitch is a Teaching Fellow at University College, London, and a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Reading.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674025929 |
| ISBN 10 | 067402592X |
| Title | King of Sacrifice |
| Author | Sarah Hitch |
| Series | Hellenic Studies Series |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University, Center for Hellenic Studies |
| Year published | 2009-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 202 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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