Κατάπλους ἢ Τύραννος

Name: The Downward Journey or The Tyrant
Author: Lucian

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The Downward Journey or The Tyrant

Author

Lucian

Language

Koine Greek

Year

c. 150

Country

Roman Empire

Genre

Speech / Dialogue

ancient world

graeco-roman

A group of dead people, including the tyrant Megapenthes, are carried to the Underworld in Charon's boat. Only the cobbler Micyllus accepts his fate with resignation.

Translations

Vol. II: The Downward Journey or The Tyrant. Zeus Catechized. Zeus Rants. The Dream or The Cock. Prometheus. Icaromenippus or The Sky-man. Timon or The Misanthrope. Charon or The Inspectors. Philosophies for Sale

tr. A. M. Harmon · Harvard University Press · United States · 1915

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