The definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, this is the first modern biography of Olympias.
Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, Elizabeth Carney penetrates myth, fiction and sexual politics and conducts a close examination of Olympias through historical and literary sources, and brings her to life as she places the figure in the context of her own ancient, brutal political world.
Individual examinations look at:
the role of Greek religion in Olympias' life literary and artistic traditions about Olympias found throughout the later ancient periods varying representations of Olympias found in the major ancient sources.
An absolutely compelling read for students, scholars, and anyone with an interest in Greek, Classical, or women’s history.
By:
Elizabeth Carney (Clemson University South Carolina USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Volume: v. 2
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 13mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9780415333177
ISBN 10: 0415333172
Series: Women of the Ancient World
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 08 June 2006
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface. Significant Events. Aeacid Family Tree. Argead Family Tree. Abbreviations. Introduction 1. Olympias the Molossian 2. Olympias, Wife of Philip II 3. Olympias, Mother of the King, Alexander the Great 4. Olympias on Her Own, 323–316 5. Olympias and Religion 6. Olympias' Afterlife. Appendix: Olympias and the Sources. Glossary. Notes. Bibliography. Index
