1. Papyrus 3037
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Papyrus 3037
- Title:
- Hercules on Oeta (P.Oxy. XXVII 2454, TM 63523, LDAB 4732, MP3 1711, TrGF II 653)
- Scope & Content:
- A fragmentary monologue in iambic trimetres by Heracles during his last moments of life on mount Oeta. He compares his present wretchedness with his glorious past, recounting his deeds: the Nemean lion, Hydra, Antaeus, Alcyones and giants, Erymanthian boar, Thracias mares of Diomedes, Cerberus, ...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Greek, Ancient
- Date Range:
- 2nd century
- Extent:
-
Fragmentary sheet from a papyrus roll written on one side along the fibres, containing portion of two columns of 30 lines each; of column 1 the ends of the lines survive, of column 2 only the beginnings. The lower margin survives to 3 cm. Housed in one glass case.
