El influjo de Afrodita sobre los animales en el Himno homérico V

María  Flores Rivas

doi:10.3989/emerita.2022.02.2139

Authors

María Flores Rivas Universidad Complutense de Madrid https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6208-2003

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/emerita.2022.02.2139

Keywords:

Homeric Hymn V to Aphrodite, animals in antiquity, Aphrodite, potnia therôn, sexuality

Abstract

The aim of the article is to examine the presence of animals in the sphere of activity of the goddess Aphrodite and its implications for her depiction in the Homeric Hymn V. From 5^th century BC onwards the extent of the goddess’ influence on animals becomes evident in texts; nevertheless, in Early Greek literature, where only gods and mortals are capable of feeling her power, the poem is an exception. This study provides an outline of the distinctive traits of the divinity and of the hymn itself, which will be useful to contextualize the analysis of certain passages that deserve particular attention, namely those where Aphrodite’s power over animals is disclosed: h.Ven., 1-6 and 68-74. These excerpts will be the basis for a detailed analysis of the motif of Aphrodite as mistress of animals (πότνια θηρῶν). Finally, a set of conclusions is drawn.

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