Dedication by Alexander the Great in the Temple of Atena Polias in Priene
Abstract
The inscription, dated 334 or later and placed on Athena Polias’ temple in Priene, testifies to Alexander’s pity for the Goddess, but also his desire to show himself as champion of freedom and avenger of the Greek against the Persians.
Submitted: June 29, 2018 | Accepted: Sept. 11, 2018 | Published Dec. 20, 2018 | Language: it
Keywords Alessandro Magno • Atena Polias • Persiani • Asia Minore
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