10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SIDONIAN»
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1
Francophone Post-colonial Cultures: Critical Essays
For an analysis of the treatment of Elissa's story by Virgil, see Ralph Hexter, "
Sidonian Dido," in Innovations of Antiquity, ed. Ralph Hex- ter and Daniel Selden
(London: Routledge, 1992). 44. Hexter, "Sidonian Dido," 347. 45. Hexter, "
Sidonian ...
In the early fourth century, Sidonian trade with the Aegean may have peaked
under Straton I (Abdashtart), its avid philhellene king, whose name is attested in
inscriptions at the commercial centres of Delos and Athens; the latter city, in fact,
...
3
Sidon: A Study in Oriental History
3 Among the most renowned leaders of the Persian fleet, next to the commanders
, is named in first place Tetramnestos, the son of Anysos the Sidonian.4 The
excellence of the Sidonian ships is emphasized once more when it is said of the
five ...
Frederick Carl Eiselen, 2007
4
From Cyrus to Alexander: A History of the Persian Empire
32) shows a ship very much like those found on Sidonian coins (fig. 50f). This
specific example indicates that the iconography of Sidonian coins spread into
other regions. To remain within the period we are considering here, we may note
in ...
5
Sidon, a study in oriental history
The superiority of the Sidonians is emphasized again in another pas-sage: ' 'The
Phoenician ships were the best sailers in the fleet, and the Sidonian the best
among the Phoenician.Ha Among the most renowned leaders of the Persian fleet
, ...
6
Negotiating Identity in the Ancient Mediterranean: The ...
For instance, the Greek text explains to the Greek passerby that the grave-stele
belonged to a woman, described specifically as Sidonian. Since the Phoenician
text is meant for other Phoenicians, it was essential for the person who set it up to
...
7
The Phoenician History of Philo of Byblos: A Commentary
Nevertheless, one aspect of the Sidonian's speech agrees with what Philo writes.
Asklepios = Eshmun's father, according to the Sidonian, is Apollo = the sun. Philo
has Sydyk as Asklepios' father, but Sydyk as we have seen is part of the pair ...
Albert I. Baumgarten, 1981
8
A Linguistic History of Ancient Cyprus: The Non-Greek ...
Since the Tyro-Sidonian inscriptions by far outnumber those from Byblos or any
other area displaying non-Tyro-Sidonian features, Tyro-Sidonian is widely seen
as the standard form of Phoenician, and little competition to this dialect is known
...
9
The Cambridge Ancient History
Sidonian trade, as demonstrated by coin finds, prospered in advance of Tyre and
Aradus; in the fourth century 'in wealth and other resources the city far excelled
the other cities of Phoenicia', being able to muster more than a hundred triremes
...
D. M. Lewis, John Boardman, 1994
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The Individual in the Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean
seems to be paid by Eshmun's sacred funds, we can imagine that the Sidonian
authorities paid attention to the Coan harbour because the local famous
Asklepieion began to be visited by Sidonian pilgrims and, conversely, because
Coan or ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SIDONIAN»
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Sidonian is used in the context of the following news items.
The rise and fall of a forgotten Phoenician city (and its connection to …
... in the biblical account of Ahab marrying the Sidonian princess Jezebel) they agreed to direct trade through harbors in Lebanon, at the expense of the Dorians. «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»
PAMM Draws International Visitors to Eclectic Exhibits
The picture, shot in 1948, was salvaged from a damaged negative, and brought to life by Akram Zaatari, another Sidonian, with an eye for archival material. «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
The sporting ethos in Homer's epic poems
Among the trophies there was an exquisite silver mixing bowl, “the most beautiful bowl in the world for it was the work of Sidonian and Phoenician craftsmen ... «Times of Malta, Dec 14»
Why Are Christians so Bad on the Environment Issue? Because We …
Naboth would have refused to yield his sacred right to anyone, especially a Samaritan king married to a Sidonian princess who worships Baal. This was more ... «Patheos, Sep 14»
The SHIFT from Illusion to Prayer
The economy was booming, and Ahab married a woman the Sidonian princess Jezebel. She brought with her prophets of Baal, Asherah, and customs of ... «Patheos, Sep 14»
The land of a thousand caves
Also of note are the Sidonian burial caves from the Hellenistic period (third to second centuries BCE); the Maze Cave consisting of about 30 interconnected ... «ISRAEL21c, Sep 14»
Sunday reflection: Matthew 15:21–28
In fact, the Sidonians oppressed Israel (Judges 10:12), and Solomon's sin of allowing idolatry in Jerusalem came from his political alliance with the city (1 Kings). «Hot Air, Aug 14»
Wandering Greeks: The Ancient Greek Diaspora from the Age of …
In fact, we know that women were sometimes valued, bought and sold, for reasons other than sex (cf. the skilled Sidonian weavers). Some of them were put in ... «Times Higher Education, Aug 14»
Millenia-Old Caves in Israel Declared UNESCO Heritage Site
At the end of the 4th century B.C.E. Sidonians and Greeks came to Maresha, bringing the Hellenistic culture with them. In addition, isolated Egyptians and a few ... «Breaking Israel News, Jun 14»
Old Sidon...a historical treasure but with little tourists
During the fasting month of Ramadan, shops and restaurants remain open till dawn while many Sidonians stay up late to smoke Hookah and play cards at cafes. «Emirates 24/7, May 14»
