The Myth of the Danaids in its sources: Translation and notes

Authors

  • Marcus Mota Universidade de Brasília – Brasília – DF – Brasil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14195/1984-249X_34_22%20

Keywords:

Danaids, Myth, Feminine

Abstract

The myth of the Danaids is recorded with variations in various poetic and non-poetic texts from Classical Antiquity. This paper collects and translates the main texts that help build the myth's reception in its attempts to construct a saga for female figures and their ambivalences.

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Published

2024-12-02

How to Cite

Mota, M. (2024). The Myth of the Danaids in its sources: Translation and notes. Revista Archai, (34), e03422. https://doi.org/10.14195/1984-249X_34_22

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