1. Papyrus 1109
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 1109
- Title:
- Herodotus, Histories V 78, 80, 82 (P.Lond.Lit. 104, TM 60006, LDAB 1120, MP3 476), Verses on Antinous by Pancrates(?) (P.Lond.Lit. 36, TM 62354, LDAB 3519, MP3 1336) and Epic fragment? (P.Lond.Lit. 257, TM 63513, LDAB 4722, MP3 1816)
- Scope & Content:
- Top fragment (P.Lond.Lit. 104, P.Lond. III 1109a descr., TM 60006, LDAB 1120, MP3 476): Parts of three columns from Book V of Herodotus; the first column has parts of Book V 78, the second column Book V 80 and the third column Book V 82. The text has been corrected in a couple of places. Assigne...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 1st century-2nd century
- Extent:
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Three fragments of varying size not belonging together and housed in one glass case.
The top fragment (fragment a) contains the lower parts of three columns, written along the fibres; each column originally contained approximately 36 lines of writing; the width of the second column measures 60 mm. The bottom margin is partly preserved and the intercolumns survive. Paragraphus and line fillers are employed. The back is blank.
The middle fragment (fr. b) contains the tops of two columns and is written on both sides, the back bearing remains of another text in a different hand.
The bottom fragment (fr. c) is broken on all sides; it contains parts of five lines and traces of an additional one written along the fibres; the back has slight traces of ink.
