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| Translated title of the contribution | Tripods and the meaning of gifts: Understanding material culture |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 336-352 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Historische Anthropologie |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2015 |
Abstract
The article deals with the material and symbolic meaning of the tripod in ancient Greek culture. The first argument addresses the tripod in the Homeric Epics where it functions as the most important prize in athletic competitions, but also as a valuable gift in various other contexts. The second argument concerns the Delphic tripod as a symbol of the mantic qualities of Apollon and his priestess Pythia. While most scholars prefer to interpret the tripod as a symbol of interregional relationship, especially that of guest-friendship, this article will stress the connection between the tripod and the sphere of power and the economic exchange of pastures and livestock.
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- Anthropology
- Arts and Humanities(all)
- History
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In: Historische Anthropologie, Vol. 23, No. 3, 12.2015, p. 336-352.
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JO - Historische Anthropologie
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