1. Papyrus 2040
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 2040
- Title:
- Julius Africanus’ Cesti (P.Oxy. III 412, P.Lond.Lit. 174, TM 61406, LDAB 2550, MP3 53), and Will of Hermogenes (P.Oxy. VI 907, TM 20370)
- Scope & Content:
- Recto (P.Oxy. III 412, P.Lond.Lit. 174, TM 61406, LDAB 2550, MP3 53): Two columns numbered as 35 and 36 at the top, containing the ending of Book 18 of Sextus Julius Africanus’ Cesti, quoting passages of the Odyssey and Iliad and discussing the authenticity of some verses containing a spell. Wit...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 225-276
- Extent:
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Fragment of a papyrus roll, which was re-used for the text on the verso. Writing runs along the fibres on the recto and across them on the verso. Vertical folds are visible.
The recto preserves two columns of different length, the first, mutilated to the left, with 43 lines, the second, complete, with 28 lines. The columns were numbered on top as 35 and 36. The intercolumn measures 20-27 mm, the lower margin 43 mm, the upper 24 mm, and the right 25 mm.
The back has one column written upside down in relation to the text on the front, with long lines mutilated to the right. The upper, left and lower margins measure 20, 20, 60 mm respectively. The number in red refers to the publication in P.Oxy. VI.
The papyrus is housed in a glass case.
