Analysing the terminology and procedures associated with dispute settlement in the Iliad, I explore the evidence for the development of an ‘ideology of δίκη’, that valorises arbitrated settlement as a solution to conflict, and that identifies δίκη as a procedure and a civic institution with an objective standard of fairness: the foundation of a civic concept of ‘justice’. I take as my focus the ‘storm simile’ of Iliad XVI: 384-393, which describes Zeus’ theodical reaction to corruption within the δίκη-court, and the ‘shield trial’ of Iliad XVIII: 498-508, which presents a detailed picture of such a court in action, and compare the forms and conception of arbitration that emerge from these two ecphrastic passages with those found in the narrative body of the poem.
MA Identifier vital:3587 Identifier Description This thesis explores the forms and significance of dispute settlement by arbitration, or ‘δίκη’, in the Iliad. Iliad Epic poetry, Greek - History and criticism Law in literature Justice in literature Dispute resolution (Law) Arbitration and award (Greek law) Date 2011 Type
Title The justice of Dikê on the forms and significance of dispute settlement by arbitration in the Iliad Creator
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