How a fragment of Homer's Iliad ended up in the sands of Middle Egypt
In short: A small scrap of papyrus, cataloged as OIM E2058, offers a rare glimpse into the reach of Greek epic poetry. This session examines how the Iliad functioned within the educational systems of ancient Egypt and its broader significance to the legendary Library of Alexandria.
The papyrus fragment OIM E2058, discovered in Middle Egypt, contains a portion of the Iliad written in Greek. PhD student Ella Karev uses this artifact to investigate the evolution of the canonical version of Homer's epic. By analyzing this specific text, the workshop explores how such works were utilized in scribal training and their cultural weight within the intellectual hub of the Library of Alexandria.
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