Classical Studies 2200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Homeric Hymns, Typhon, Delian League

• School: Western University
• Department: Classical Studies
• Course: Classical Studies 2200
• Professor: Aara Suksi

Document Summary

Twin children of zeus and leto (daughter of titans) When leto is in labor she wanders and suffers. Delos, a barren island, agrees to shelter leto. Hera prevents eileithyia (goddess of childbirth) from helping leto give birth. At last leto gives birth clinging to a palm tree. Leto rst gives birth to artemis (fully grown) who then assists in the birth of her twin brother apollo. Artemis (virgin goddess) called upon by greek women to ease to the pain of childbirth. Delos ( bright" and famous")= the barren island where apollo was born. Housed the treasury of the delian league before it was transferred to athens. The homeric hymn talks about his long journey, slaying dragon (python) and establishment of another cult-centre at delphi (pytho) Compare zeus" slaying of typhaon in theogony > both python and typhaon are associated with female divinity and challenging a male god.