The Sound of Sirens: Siren Stelae in Classical Attic Cemeteries

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The Sound of Sirens: Siren Stelae in Classical Attic Cemeteries

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The aim of this thesis is to look at how and why the siren is featured in Classical Attic cemeteries and how its mythical characteristics lead to its appropriateness in such a context. The exact origins of the siren are unknown, although it has been suggested that they stem from the folk tales of sailors at sea, or shared ideas from other cultures. Despite such unknown variables, the siren figure that is considered in this thesis is that found in Greek mythology, frequently remembered for her...

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2014

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Oldfield, Alex

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/The_Sound_of_Sirens_Siren_Stelae_in_Classical_Attic_Cemeteri...

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Classical Greek and Roman history / Siren / Attica / Greek / School: School of Art History, Classics and Religious Studies / Classical Greek and Roman History / Expanding Knowledge in History and Archaeology / Degree Discipline: Classics / Degree Level: Masters / Degree Name: Master of Arts

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