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Capitolo | Proverbs and Wisdom Traditions in Archaic Greek Culture

Proverbs and Wisdom Traditions in Archaic Greek Culture

Abstract

This contribution aims to: 1. present a quick overview of proverbs and their use in archaic Greek culture; 2. define and review the main Greek wisdom traditions; 3. show, through the analysis of some examples, how proverbs are among the main forms of expression of the sapiential traditions.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Presentato: 07 Novembre 2023 | Accettato: 04 Marzo 2024 | Pubblicato 09 Luglio 2024 | Lingua: en

Keywords Ancient GreekHesiodEpic poetryProverbsWisdom traditions


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