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2.3 Masters and Fathers 2.3.a SEG XV 787: Greek Dedicatory Inscription, Galatia (First–Third Century CE)
ОглавлениеPersonal names are often followed by a male name in the genitive case in Greek. In the case of free men, the name in the genitive is that of the person’s father. In the case of slaves, it is not always clear whether the name in the genitive is that of their father or their master. Alypos and Limnaios are male names.
Literature: Robert 1955: 28–33; Drew-Bear 1999: no. 609, 374–6.
Alypos (son or slave) of Limnaios, as fulfillment of a vow to Mother Malene, on behalf of his masters, and the livestock and the dogs.
What is the status of Alypos? How can we establish it?
Why does Alypos make this dedication? What can we learn about him from this inscription?
Is Limnaios the name of his father or of his master? Can we tell?
If Limnaios is the father of Alypos, does this tell us anything interesting about the natal alienation of slaves (cf. 1.11–12)?
If there are major differences in how often slaves in different societies or periods mention their fathers’ name, how do you think we should explain this?
