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Athena's big finger: an unnoticed sexual joke in Aristophanes' 'Knights'

Authors :
Anderson, Carl A.
Source :
Classical Philology. April, 2006, Vol. 101 Issue 2, p175, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The author explores the passage on bidding contest-featuring food items in Aristophanes' 'Knights' to reveal double entendres based on food items, which are used for male and female sexual parts. Athena is the object of sexual humor.

Subjects

Subjects :
The Knights (Play) -- Criticism and interpretation
Wit and humor -- Usage
Food -- Portrayals
Humanities
Languages and linguistics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0009837X
Volume :
101
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Classical Philology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.183507632

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