You might want to read this book if you can get hold of it:
Ogden, D. (ed.), Polygamy, Prostitutes and Death: The Hellenistic Dynasties. The Classical Press of Wales, oktober 1999. 320 blz. Geb. ƒ
150,50.
The hellenistic royal families, from Alexander the Great to the last Cleopatra, took part in dynastic in-fighting that was vicious, colourful and
instructive. In this they anticipated by centuries the better known excesses under Roman potentates such as Claudius and Nero. This major new
study explores the intricate quarrels and violence within the ruling hellenistic families. A main theme is the role of 'amphimetric' disputes, competition
between a ruler's offspring from different women. The book also includes a full exploration of the role of courtesans in the political and sexual
intrigues of the hellenistic courts.
Zeus, imo, was just a projection of what the human dudes were doing, or would like to have done. |
