Los epigramas ἰαματικά de Posidipo de Pela y los ἰάματα de Epidauro

A comparative analysis of Posidippus's epigramas ἰαματικά and the ἰάματα of Epidaurus reveals striking concordances, including shared elements such as the identity of suppliants, their origins, types of ailments, divine intervention, and successful cures. The study highlights how Posidippus's epigramas provide a condensed version of ritual narratives, mirroring the structure found in Epidaurus' healing inscriptions. This research sheds light on the cultural and literary connections between ancient Greek epigram collections and the rituals performed at the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its healing traditions.

Calderón Dorda, E. (2020). Los epigramas ἰαματικά de Posidipo de Pela y los ἰάματα de Epidauro. Fortunatae. Revista Canaria de Filología, Cultura Y Humanidades Clásicas, (32), 91–108. https://doi.org/10.25145/j.fortunat.2020.32.06