In this article, the attack against Theophano in exametric poem 147 by John Geometres is taken into consideration. Starting from L.R.Cresci’s reading, this contribution sheds light on the myth of Agamemnon’s murder in different sources, confirming that through an Homeric quotation the poet is attacking John Tsimisces as well. It aims at demonstrating that the choice of the Homeric narration of the myth has a significance that goes beyond the literary hommage to the Poet, turning the quotation into a political instrument.
Una nuova lettura del carme 147 di Giovanni Geometra
Elena Donadio
2023-01-01
Abstract
In this article, the attack against Theophano in exametric poem 147 by John Geometres is taken into consideration. Starting from L.R.Cresci’s reading, this contribution sheds light on the myth of Agamemnon’s murder in different sources, confirming that through an Homeric quotation the poet is attacking John Tsimisces as well. It aims at demonstrating that the choice of the Homeric narration of the myth has a significance that goes beyond the literary hommage to the Poet, turning the quotation into a political instrument.
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