Corinth Publication Robinson, Histories of Peirene: A Corinthian ... 2011

Collection:		Corinth
Name:		Robinson, Histories of Peirene: A Corinthian ... 2011
Title:		Histories of Peirene: A Corinthian Fountain in Three Millennia
Author:		Robinson, Betsey Ann
Publisher:		ASCSA
Month:		July
Date:		2011
Abstract:		The Peirene Fountain is distinguished by its long use, service to a great ancient city, and early identification as the site where Pegasus landed and was tamed by Bellerophon. Highlights include the identification of the so-called Cyclopean Fountain as the sacred nymphaeum of Peirene, an analysis of the Romanisation of Peirene, a reconsideration of wall paintings and a Scylla sculptural group of the 2nd century A.D., the reassignment of Peirene's triconch court from Herodes Atticus to a benefactor of the 4th century A.D. and proper attention to post-antique developments, including the recognition of several Ottoman fountains of Peirene. Preceding this history are chapters offering physical and cultural orientation, a review of pictorial and poetic imagery and a chronicle of exploration and management from 1898 to 1941, all crucial for understanding Peirene and its millennial histories.
Area:		Peirene;Upper Peirene
ISBN:		9780876619650
URL:		http://www.ascsa.edu.gr/index.php/publications/book/?i=9780876619650
References:		Image: digital 2014 11158