
Herodotus on the Death of Atys and an Anatolian Heroic Archetype
Herodotus’ story of the death of Atys, son of Croesus (1.34-45) has long been seen as an example of Herodotus’ willingness to embroider if not invent stories for their dramatic effect in his narrative. Images on a distinctive class of funerary monuments from Anatolia demonstrate that the elements of the story of Atys derive from a tradition of commemorating noble rulers. Herodotus’ account is thus recognizable not as free invention, but as a reworking of a traditional memory of Atys, whose life was celebrated and death was mourned according to what may be termed an Anatolian heroic archetype.
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Work Title | Herodotus on the Death of Atys and an Anatolian Heroic Archetype |
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Publication Date | 2024 |
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Deposited | November 19, 2024 |