Apollo, Ennodia, and fourth-century Thessaly

This paper explores the politics of cult in early fourth-century Thessaly, a period of prolonged stasis throughout the region. Two case studies are offered: The first explores Jason of Pherai’s planned expedition to Delphi in 370 and its potential impact on Thessalian corporate identity; the second...

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Main Author: Graninger, Denver (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Centre [2009]
In: Kernos
Year: 2009, Volume: 22, Pages: 109-124
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Summary:This paper explores the politics of cult in early fourth-century Thessaly, a period of prolonged stasis throughout the region. Two case studies are offered: The first explores Jason of Pherai’s planned expedition to Delphi in 370 and its potential impact on Thessalian corporate identity; the second reconstructs the role of Ennodia in the Pheraian tyrants’ attempts to win regional hegemony.
Contains:Enthalten in: Kernos
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4000/kernos.1775