Scylla

Myth, Metaphor, Paradox

Marianne Govers Hopman (Northwestern University, Illinois)

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Cambridge University Press
23 June 2016

History; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Classical history & classical civilisation; Social & cultural history; Ancient religions & mythologies; Folklore, myths & legends

What's in a name? Using the example of a famous monster from Greek myth, this book challenges the dominant view that a mythical symbol denotes a single, clear-cut 'figure' and proposes instead to define the name 'Scylla' as a combination of three concepts - sea, dog and woman - whose articulation changes over time. While archaic and classical Greek versions usually emphasize the metaphorical coherence of Scylla's components, the name is increasingly treated as a well-defined but also paradoxical construct from the late fourth century BCE onward. Proceeding through detailed analyses of Greek and Roman texts and images, Professor Hopman shows how the same name can variously express anxieties about the sea, dogs, aggressive women and shy maidens, thus offering an empirical response to the semiotic puzzle raised by non-referential proper names.

By: Marianne Govers Hopman (Northwestern University Illinois)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781107608511
ISBN 10: 1107608511
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 23 June 2016
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marianne Govers Hopman is Assistant Professor of Classics and Comparative Literary Studies at Northwestern University, Illinois.