Pausanias says here that the name Marathon applies to a cult hero, that is, to a figure who is worshipped by the local population, and that the locale of Marathon is named after hi ...
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those, however, who pay special attention to the study of their local-antiquities [enkhōria] know that... We see here Pausanias in the role of a researcher interested in epichoric ...
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Pausanias 1.15.3
Gregory NagyPausanias says here that the name Marathon applies to a cult hero, that is, to a figure who is worshipped by the local population, and that the locale of Marathon is named after hi ... Continue reading
Pausanias 1.1.4
Gregory Nagyheroes... So, already at this early stage in his narrative, Pausanias shows a special interest in hero cults. ... Continue reading
Pausanias 1.1.4
Gregory Nagythose, however, who pay special attention to the study of their local-antiquities [enkhōria] know that... We see here Pausanias in the role of a researcher interested in epichoric ... Continue reading