'Ptolemy's Zoo'
Exotic Animals in Third-Century BC Egypt
Seiten
2024
Peeters Publishers (Verlag)
978-90-429-5058-0 (ISBN)
Peeters Publishers (Verlag)
978-90-429-5058-0 (ISBN)
This book attempts to discover the origins of Ptolemy II Philadelphos’ collection of exotic animals These beasts, which included elephants, antelopes, ostriches, felines, giraffe, rhinoceros and many other exotic creatures, were paraded publicly during the 3rd century BC Alexandrian procession known as the pompe. However, questions remain regarding certain aspects of Philadelphos’ animal collection. Why were they brought to Alexandria in the first place? How were they caught and transported? What happened to them after the pompe? A detailed analysis of various sources, including fragments of ancient literature, inscriptions, papyri and works of art is conducted in order to shed light on ‘Ptolemy’s zoo’ with surprising results. Subsequently, the entire venture of obtaining and managing exotic animals in Ptolemaic Alexandria becomes more lucid.
‘Ptolemy’s zoo’ should appeal to all interested in animal studies, ancient history, culture and art.
‘Ptolemy’s zoo’ should appeal to all interested in animal studies, ancient history, culture and art.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 03.01.2024 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Studia Hellenistica ; 64 |
| Verlagsort | Leuven |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geschichte ► Allgemeine Geschichte ► Vor- und Frühgeschichte |
| ISBN-10 | 90-429-5058-7 / 9042950587 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-90-429-5058-0 / 9789042950580 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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