Ritual Lament in Greek Tradition

First published in 1974, this is a generic and diachronic study of learned and popular lament and its socio-cultural contexts throughout Greek tradition, and a ... » 

First published in 1974, this is a generic and diachronic study of learned and popular lament and its socio-cultural contexts throughout Greek tradition, and a variety of sources are integrated to offer a comprehensive synthesis. This edition includes an updated bibliography. «