Abstract
While preparing to restart the exploration of the ancient Greek city of Istros, interrupted by the First World War, Vasile Pârvan wrote an inaugural lecture for his course about Attic Drama in 1920 imitating a Platonic dialogue, Anaxandros, between three noble citizens of Istros. Following in a way his example, the paper tries to imagine more than it is usually allowed, aiming to restore a possible cultic and cultural dimension in the life of the archaic polis. The first part identifies a possible foundation story, illustrated both at Sinope and at Istros by the early silver coins with a sea-eagle capturing a dolphin ; the second develops the implications of four spectacular tumuli of the VIth c. BCE which contain evidence of human sacrifices reminding the Homeric description of Patroclus’ funeral.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
