An ideal introduction to Greek drama. Written by an acknowledged expert in the field, Greek Drama and Dramatists is a clear, concise and comprehensive study.
The oath was an institution of fundamental importance across a wide range of social interactions throughout the ancient Greek world, making a crucial contribution to social stability and harmony;
Explores the nature of oaths as Greeks perceived it, the ways in which they were used (and sometimes abused) in Greek life and literature, and their inherent binding power.