Note e discussioni
A note to Hdt. 7.148: A possible Homeric hypotext to the Argive
Published 2026-03-31
Keywords
- Argos,
- Delphic oracle,
- Persian Wars,
- Homer,
- Herodotus
Abstract
The identification of a possible Homeric subtext (Hom. Il. 19.95-133) in the Delphic oracle delivered to the Argives in Herodotus’ Histories (Hdt. 7.148) provides new insights into the interpretation of the Pythia’s words. This analysis also sheds light on the nature of Herodotus’ oracular tale as a local Argive tradition concerning the Persian Wars.