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Document Details : Title: Einige Worte zur Biene als Verkünderin froher Zeiten im Griechischen und Ägyptischen Author(s): BOJOWALD, Stefan Journal: Ancient West & East Volume: 24 Date: 2025 Pages: 329-335 DOI: 10.2143/AWE.24.0.3295125 Abstract : In this essay, a comparison of motifs between Greek and Egyptian literature is drawn. The role of the bee as a messanger of felicitous times is specifically examined. Two passages are presented in Greek and one passage in Egyptian. The examples belong to a reservoir of symbols and metaphors that is widespread throughout the eastern Mediterranean. |
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