"Doulos tou basileos" [Greek]: The Politics of Translation

"Doulos tou basileos" [Greek]: The Politics of Translation

An examination of whether the Greeks systematically disorted Persian culture and institutions by inaccurately translating the phrase "doulos tou Basileos" is presented. The Greek phrase derived from Persian sources, and the translation played an important role in disseminating the imperial...

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Veröffentlicht in:Classical quarterly 1993-01, Vol.43 (2), p.377
1. Verfasser: Missiou, A
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Greek civilization
Greek language
Ideology
Linguistics
Persian language
Politics
Translation
Translations
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Zusammenfassung:An examination of whether the Greeks systematically disorted Persian culture and institutions by inaccurately translating the phrase "doulos tou Basileos" is presented. The Greek phrase derived from Persian sources, and the translation played an important role in disseminating the imperial ideology of Darius.
ISSN:0009-8388
1471-6844
DOI:10.1017/S0009838800039902