California Studies in Classical Antiquity, Volume 2

California Studies in Classical Antiquity: Volume 2 presents a captivating collection of scholarly essays that examine a wide range of topics from ancient Greek and Roman history, literature, and culture. This volume offers readers in-depth analysis on subjects ranging from ancient linguistic challenges to historical credibility and artistic interpretation.

Key contributions include Darrell A. Amyx’s insightful observations on the Warrior Group, Norman Austin's exploration of Telemachos as Polymechanos in Homeric literature, and Joseph Fontenrose’s study of Daulis at Delphi. Other notable essays delve into the technicalities of naval terminology, as seen in Borimir Jordan’s discussion of the term Hyperesia, as well as Arthur E. Gordon’s exploration of the origins of the Latin alphabet. With contributions on topics such as Horace’s Drusus Ode, Pindar’s Nemean 1, and the Roman conquest of the Balearic Isles, this volume provides a rich and diverse exploration of classical antiquity. 

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.