The Birth of the Symbol: Peter Struck on Ancient Greek Esoteric Hermeneutics
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The Origins and Meanings of 'Allegory' and 'Enigma'
This chapter explores the origins of the terms 'allegory' and 'enigma' in ancient Greece. It discusses how 'enigma' is used to describe a surplus of meaning in texts, drawing comparisons to postmodern ideas.
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