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Nilüfer Akçay on Porphyry’s On the Cave of the Nymphs
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Porphyry's Allegorical Interpretation of Homer's Text
The chapter explores Porphyry's allegorical interpretation of Homer's text, focusing on his attempt to prove hidden secrets related to the ascent of the soul to the intelligible realm. It compares Porphyry's approach to that of Pneumenius and highlights the questions raised by Porphyry regarding the choice of names and objects in allegorical interpretation.
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