Returning hero : nostoi and traditions of Mediterranean settlement, The
Greek literature Return in literature Heroes in literature National characteristics, Greek Material culture Greece
Oxford University Press
2018
First edition.
EISBN 9780191848421
A recurring and significant theme in ancient Greek literature is that of returns and returning, marked by the Greek word nostos. This volume offers an interdisciplinary exploration of nostos in ancient Greek culture, shedding light on perceptions of home and displacement, and on the foundation myths that shaped ancient Greek identity.
