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Aus der Bibliothek von Prof. Wolfgang Haase, langj�igem Herausgeber der ANRW und des International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT) / From the library of Prof. Wolfgang Haase, long-time editor of ANRW and the International Journal of the Classical Tradition (IJCT). - sehr guter Zustand / very good condition - Verfasserwidmung an W.H. / signature by the author - TABLE OF CONTENTS -- Chapter I: IRIS -- The Scene Typology -- Part I: Appearance -- Mechane -- A Satyric Source -- Iris' Costume -- Part II: Actions -- Iris outside the Play -- Iris in Birds -- Conclusion -- Chapter II: PROMETHEUS -- Prometheus' Costume -- Prometheus Bound and Birds -- Hesiod and Birds -- Nomos and Physis in Birds -- The Generation Gap Bridged -- viii -- Chapter III: THE EMBASSY-SCENE -- The Scene -- Poseidon -- Triballos. A Reflection of Modem Politics -- Poseidon and Democracy -- The First Offer of Alliance. Sophistic Problems in Athens -- The Second Offer of Alliance. Sophism and New Religion -- Sophism -- New Religion -- Winning Over Herakles. Peisetairos' Possibilities.