Kolouthou Arpagē Helenēo = Coluthi Raptus Helenae
by Colluthus of Lycopolis
Little is known about the classic poet Collothus besides his birthplace of Lycopolis and his single extant work: a narrative poem entitled “The Rape of Helen.” [1] His work and authority on mythology is discounted however, with one scholar even saying that a translation of the poem is “better than [Collochus] deserved.” Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag The underlying cause of all of the events leading to the war was the decision of Zeus to free the earth from some of the oppressiveness of humankind by killing off many people in a war. It is notable, however, that this initial purpose, without which none of these mythical events would have occurred, is not addressed in much classical literature, including Collochus’s “Rape of Helen.” [2]
Bibliographic Information
Author: Colluthus of Lycopolis
Title: Kolouthou Arpagē Helenēo = Coluthi Raptus Helenae: Recensuit ad Fidem Codicum Mss. ac Variantes Lectiones et Notas Adiecit Joannes Daniel A Lennep
Publication Info: Leovardiae, ex officina Gulielmi Coulon, 1747.
Edition:
Evidence for Inclusion in Wythe's Library
Description of the Wolf Law Library's copy
Bound in contemporary calf with gilt panels and decorative gilt double rule compartments on spine. Gilt label on black morocco leather.
