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Murder Among Friends : Violation of Philia in Greek Tragedy
Murder Among Friends Violation of Philia in Greek Tragedy
Author: Elizabeth S. Belfiore
Philia describes the relationship of one individual to another: the bonds of affection, duty, or trust that exist between brother and sister or between warriors in battle. To the ancient Greeks, to violate teh philia bond was to commit an offense against the gods, and to such an offense, an entire community or even race is answerable. Belfiore ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780195131499
ISBN-10: 0195131495
Publication Date: 12/29/1999
Pages: 282
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
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