Elements of the tradition of Alexander the Great in Livy’s second pentas

Ligeti, Dávid (2009) Elements of the tradition of Alexander the Great in Livy’s second pentas. Acta Antiqua, 49 (4). pp. 409-412. ISSN 0044-5975

Text aant.49.2009.4.4.pdf Restricted to Repository staff only until 31 December 2029. Download (131kB)

Abstract

The tradition of Alexander the Great influenced strongly Livy’s historiography. Although the marginal Roman state of the 4th century BC only had negligible connections to Alexander the Great, his figure and historical role were in the center of Livy’s interest. Beside the famous Alexandros digression (IX 17–19), Livy used other elements of the Hellenistic tradition which was based on the prosopography of Alexander III.

Actions (login required)

Edit Item