Wino w wybranych epigramatach greckich

Abstract

Poetry and wine not only permeate throughout Greek culture but also emerge as inseparable motifs. The Dionysian gift has accompanied the creators of poetic works since as early as the 7th century BC. It is known that oinos often proved helpful in composing poetry. This awareness is evident, for example, in Hedylus who in one of his epigrams, demonstrated that a certain Socles had no equal in this matter, as he never denied himself wine and, in fact, consumed it in large quantities (Ath. II. 473a; Gow-Page VI). Undoubtedly, wine in poetry was perceived in various and diverse ways. Therefore, based on selected epigrams from the Palatine Anthology that address love, epitaphs and votive themes, these sometimes so different and distinct poetic ways of presenting oinos will be outlined below.