Greek Culture in Hellenistic Egypt : Persistence and Evolutions.

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This scholarly work examines the persistence and evolution of Greek culture in Hellenistic Egypt, with a focus on the interactions between Greek and Egyptian traditions during the Ptolemaic period. The book is organized into thematic sections, exploring topics such as portraiture, village life, land...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Ricciardetto, Antonio.
Weitere Verfasser:
Ricciardetto, Antonio
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2024.
Ausgabe:
1st ed.
Zusammenfassung:
This scholarly work examines the persistence and evolution of Greek culture in Hellenistic Egypt, with a focus on the interactions between Greek and Egyptian traditions during the Ptolemaic period. The book is organized into thematic sections, exploring topics such as portraiture, village life, land ownership, bilingualism, literary practices, and medical writings. Its contributors analyze Greek literary and cultural influences as well as their integration with local Egyptian customs, emphasizing the role of papyri and archaeological findings in reconstructing this historical period. Intended for academics and students in the fields of classics, ancient history, and cultural studies, this volume highlights the complex dynamics of cultural coexistence and adaptation in a multicultural society.
Umfang:
1 online resource (432 pages)
ISBN:
9783111334646
3111334643
Schlagworte:
Greek literature.
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