On Greek dedicatory practices : the problem of hyper

Jim, Suk Fong (2014) On Greek dedicatory practices : the problem of hyper. Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Studies, 54. pp. 616-637. ISSN 0017-3916

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Abstract

The several senses of ὑπέρ in dedicatory texts, often doubtful or misunderstood, can be clarified by classifying the objects of the preposition into intended beneficiary, sought benefit, and surrogate.