Oh wow, this is amazing. How have I never even heard of The Learned Banqueters?? This is an insane work, exactly what I’m looking for! I really ought to learn Ancient Greek one of these days.
Almost nobody reads it straight through, but as a source it’s amazing. I’m pretending to work on a novel about [redacted] and whenever I need background details Athenaeus is there to help. Here’s an intro that makes the case for him: https://chs.harvard.edu/book/jacob-christian-the-web-of-athenaeus/
Oh shit, well colour me intrigued on your novel!! I’m starting a press (https://ephesus.press) with some folks over at /r/TrueLit to publish stuff, I you ever find yourself finishing it and want it to see the light of day consider sending it over. I will absolutely read this info as well, this work sounds totally fascinating.
Oh wow, this is amazing. How have I never even heard of The Learned Banqueters?? This is an insane work, exactly what I’m looking for! I really ought to learn Ancient Greek one of these days.
Almost nobody reads it straight through, but as a source it’s amazing. I’m pretending to work on a novel about [redacted] and whenever I need background details Athenaeus is there to help. Here’s an intro that makes the case for him: https://chs.harvard.edu/book/jacob-christian-the-web-of-athenaeus/
Oh shit, well colour me intrigued on your novel!! I’m starting a press (https://ephesus.press) with some folks over at /r/TrueLit to publish stuff, I you ever find yourself finishing it and want it to see the light of day consider sending it over. I will absolutely read this info as well, this work sounds totally fascinating.
I hear there are some spicy scrolls that need translating.