September 25, 2025Deleted JournalOpen Access

Ancient Drama and Homeric Epics: A Return to Sources

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This analysis reveals the transformation of greek drama influenced by homer's epics, highlighting the impact on societal themes and heroism.

The article shows the evolution of athenian tragedy from homer's epics, emphasizing its connection to democracy and cultural identity.
By examining works of aeschylus, sophocles, and euripides, the analysis highlights the shifting focus from individual to collective narratives in ancient drama.
Philological readings reveal how tragic themes are adapted from epic motifs, showcasing the intertextual relationship between these literary forms.
The methodological foundation combines philology and philosophical perspectives from nietzsche and aristotle to deepen the understanding of ancient theatrical sources.

Asterios Peltekis (2025) studied this question.

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This analysis reveals the transformation of greek drama influenced by homer's epics, highlighting the impact on societal themes and heroism.