Olympias is humanized as she is placed in the context ofhen own brutal political world. Looking separately at: · The role of Greek religion in Olympias' life, · Literary and artistic traditions about Olympias found throughout the later ancient periods, and · Varying representations of Olypias found in the major ancient sources This book will be the definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history as well as a compelling read for students, scholars and anyone with an interest in Greek, Classical or women's history.
Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, this is the definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, and the first modern biography of Olympias.
Presenting a critical assessment of a fascinating and wholly misunderstood figure, this is the definitive guide to the life of the first woman to play a major role in Greek political history, and the first modern biography of Olympias.