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Dialogues | Justice, Palm Trees, and the Transition to Prose

Did you know that in the ancient Mediterranean world, a palm tree could be a symbol of fertility associated with justice? Gregory Nagy and Keith Stone also discuss this and more in the latest CHS Dialogue. Don't miss their analysis of a fascinating Attic red-figure column-krater (c. 450 BCE) featuring Apollo, Artemis, and a sacred palm tree. Read more