Journal | Axon
Journal issue | 1 | 1 | 2017
Research Article | Oinochoe of the Dipylon

Oinochoe of the Dipylon

The inscription carved on the oinochoe of the Dypylon represents the most ancient occurrence of Greek alphabet found in Attica and one of the first examples of written poetry. Its solemn metre is used to announce the prize for the victory of a dance agon: the vase itself.


Open access | Peer reviewed

Submitted: Aug. 27, 2016 | Accepted: Sept. 16, 2016 | Published: June 30, 2017 | Language: it

Keywords Poesia Coppa di Nestore Abecedario Vittoria Premio Agone Dizione epica Esametro Danza Omero Attica


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