Female Figures and Remembrance
Abstract
Chapter 2 examines the principle of remembrance by female figures. It observes how mortal female figures (including Helen) perform acts pertaining to types of remembrance. These types of remembrance include remembering themselves through telling stories (μῦθοι) just as male figures do in order to ensure their fame (κλέος). Female figures show that they too want to be remembered. Weaving is an important metaphor in relation to remembrance of and by female figures within the epic. Remembrance by female figures in its many facets contributes to the main homecoming (νόστος).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Classical Antiquity Studies
Classical Studies and Philology
Folklore
Mythology
and Literature Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 48–67
- Publication date
- 11 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter