Homeric Masculinity: ΗΝΟΡΕΗ and ΑΓΗΝΟΡΙΗ
(2003)
Journal Article
Graziosi, B., & Haubold, J. (2003). Homeric Masculinity: ΗΝΟΡΕΗ and ΑΓΗΝΟΡΙΗ. The Journal of Hellenic Studies, 123, 60-76
This article investigates concepts of masculinity in the Homeric poems by focusing on two words: ἠνορέη and ἀγηνορίη. We argue that whereas ἠνορέη is a positive quality best understood as 'manliness', ἀγηνορίη denotes 'excessive manliness' in a pejor... Read More about Homeric Masculinity: ΗΝΟΡΕΗ and ΑΓΗΝΟΡΙΗ.