On the other hand, the myth has rarely found a place in art. It cannot be proved that any of these versions depend on the Homeric hymn Ovid and Nonnus handle the legend after their characteristic methods, and certain similarities of expression (noted in the commentary) are probably due to the choice of subject, the broad outlines of which did not admit much variation of treatment. 650) mentions the transformation of men into dolphins by Dionysus. 17 (after the Naxica of Aglaosthenes), Seneca Oed.449-466, and Nonnus Dion. 105-168) describe the adventure of Dionysus at considerable length and shorter accounts are given by Apollodorus iii. Cycl.11, where the Tyrrhenians are said to be inspired by Hera. The myth in literature and art.The story of Dionysus and the pirates, which is the subject of this hymn, was a favourite theme in classical literature. , Mythology and Monuments of Ancient Athens p. CHUDZINSKI, ubi et quo tempore ortus sit h. Perseus Documents Collection Table of ContentsĪ. Commentary on the Homeric HymnsMachine readable text
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