In: Kentron, 2018, vol. 34, p. 51-60
The words for play and toy are largely derived from pais, the word for child, particularly the verbs paizô and paideuô. This derivation proves that children are meant to be taught. Other words, more etymologically obscure, designate play and fun: some are formed around the verb athurô, while other are derived from hepsiaomai. The three word families have ancient forms dating from the time of...
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In: Kernos, 2018, vol. 31, p. 119-140
Several scenes of hoop rolling take place in a funerary context on steles and white figure lekythoi in the Greek classical period. The meaning of these scenes extends beyond the display of a mere entertainment. The hoop game is part of a network of references associating the deceased with the mythical model of Ganymede. The abduction of the Trojan prince expresses the emotion caused by the death...
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In: Journal of Roman archaeology, 2009, vol. 22, no. 1, p. 199-214
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In: Medicina nei secoli. Arte e scienza, 2006, vol. 18, no. 2, p. 431-452
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In: L'Enfant et la mort dans l'Antiquité I. Nouvelles recherrches dans les nécropoles grecques. Le signalement des tombes d'enfants., 2010, p. 19-44
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