eidola of Helen
nature_spirit intermediate Greek single tradition · 1
The eidola of Helen are phantom apparitions mentioned in later works about Penelope, who constantly labors against them. These spirits represent the lingering presence of Helen of Troy.
When
- First attested
- 400 BCE
- Attested period
- -400 – -200
Relationships
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“in later works was constantly laboring against the eidola of Clytemnestra and later of Helen herself.”
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