 previous article in this issue | next article in this issue  |
|
Document Details : Title: Theseus' and Peirithoos' Descent into the Underworld Author(s): BREMMER, Jan N. Journal: Les Études Classiques Volume: 83 Issue: 1-4 Date: 2015 Pages: 35-49 DOI: 10.2143/LEC.83.1.3290567 Abstract : In my contribution I will first briefly discuss the earliest known literary descent, that by Enkidu, which almost certainly influenced the poet of the Odyssey in his depiction of Odysseus’ descent. Then I will take a brief look at some descents in the Archaic Age, in particular the earliest traditions of Theseus and Peirithoos. Subsequently, I will analyse the actual descent of these heroes and I will conclude with some observations on the drama Peirithoos, which was written by either Critias or Euripides. Cette contribution traite d’abord brièvement de la plus ancienne descente, celle d’Enkidu, qui a presque certainement influencé le poète de l’Odyssée dans sa description de la descente d’Ulysse. J’envisagerai succinctement certaines descentes de l’époque archaïque, en particulier celles des plus anciennes traditions ayant Thésée et Pirithoos pour protagonistes. Par la suite, j’analyserai la descente de ces héros pour conclure avec quelques observations sur la pièce Pirithoos, écrite par Critias ou bien par Euripide. |
 |
