The Epyllium Telephi (P. Oxy. 214): A Reappraisal
Abstract
This article re-examines P. Oxy. 214, commonly known as Epyllium Telephi. It is a fragmentary hexametrical text first published in 1899 that has received limited scholarly attention. The recto narrates parts of the myth of Telephus and his son, Eurypylus, while the verso describes a perilous sea journey. This study provides an updated reading of the papyrus, the first complete English translation, a reassessment of its date, and a reconsideration of its genre and narrator. A detailed commentary addresses textual and literary issues.
Presentato: 04 Febbraio 2025 | Accettato: 06 Giugno 2025 | Pubblicato 17 Dicembre 2025 | Lingua: en
Keywords Papyrological fragments • Hexametrical poetry • Epica adespota • Epic fragments • Epyllium Telephi
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