Śladami Fajdrosa
Following Phaedrus
Author(s): Ewa OsekSubject(s): History, Philosophy, Literary Texts, Cultural history, History of Philosophy, Ancient World
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Instytut Filologii Klasycznej
Keywords: Plato (ca. 428–348 B.C.); Phaedrus (dialogue); Phaedrus of Myrrhinus (ca. 444–393 B.C.); dramatic setting; topography of Athens; Morychian house; Ilisus (river); Callirrhoe (spring); Agra (district);
Summary/Abstract: The paper concerns the dramatic setting and scenery of Plato’s Phaedrus, and especially the route of Phaedrus’ and Socrates’ philosophical walk along the river Ilisus and the southern suburbs of Athens. It discusses the topographic details mentioned or suggested in the dialogue, namely the Morychian house, the Ilisus valley, the Callirrhoe spring, the district of Agra, the plants growing there, and the cave of Pan.
Journal: Littera Antiqua
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 11
- Page Range: 91-143
- Page Count: 53
- Language: Polish