Herodiano 1.3.2-5: Marco Aurelio y las imágenes de tiranía. Una nueva interpretación de un discutido pasaje

Juan Carlos Iglesias-Zoido

doi:10.5209/cfcg.92617

Herodian 1.3.2-5: Marcus Aurelius and the images of tyranny. A new interpretation of a controversial passage

Juan Carlos Iglesias-Zoido Departamento Ciencias Antigüedad UEX

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to analyze the rhetorical function played by this passage in Herodian's History as part of the narrative setting of the last speech delivered by Marcus Aurelius and to offer an interpretation of the real meaning of these ‘images of tyranny’ (τυρανννίδος εἰκόνας) depicted in the emperor’s mind before his death.

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2024-04-25

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Iglesias-Zoido J. C. (2024). Herodian 1.3.2-5: Marcus Aurelius and the images of tyranny. A new interpretation of a controversial passage. Cuadernos de Filología Clásica. Estudios griegos e indoeuropeos, 34, 137-150. https://doi.org/10.5209/cfcg.92617

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