Classical Studies

Permanent URI for this collectionhttps://uwspace.uwaterloo.ca/handle/10012/9872

This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Classical Studies.

Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).

Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.

Browse

Browsing Classical Studies by Author "Ager, Sheila"

Filter results by typing the first few letters
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Phantoms of the Sea: Phokaian Colonies of the Far Western Mediterranean
    (University of Waterloo, 2022-12-20) Chen, Stone; Coşkun, Altay; Ager, Sheila; Hardiman, Craig
    Phokaian settlement and expansion in the western Mediterranean constitute an integral and distinctive part of the broader phenomenon of Greek colonization in the Archaic period, yet many aspects of Phokaian colonization in this region remain relatively understudied. In particular, the question of exceptionality continues to attract debate and controversy: did the colonial practices of the Phokaians in the west significantly differ from all other Greek metropoleis? This thesis looks first and foremost at the conceptual problem of applying colonial terminologies, shaped by the early modern experience, to the ancient phenomenon. A fresh analysis of the problem suggests that their usage is still advised, though with caution and acknowledgement of their inherent vulnerability to be misused and misunderstood. Next, a general survey of Phokaia and its history of colonial endeavours is followed by case studies of two of the most important Phokaian sites: Massalia and Velia. Through a close analysis of both literary accounts (e.g., founding legends) and archaeological evidence, it is possible to delineate a clearer picture of the process of foundation and identify a more coherent paradigm of conflicts, interactions, adoptions, and exchanges between the Phokaians and their indigenous neighbours. In doing so, the question of Phokaian exceptionality is rendered partially irrelevant owing to the observation that commonality and uniqueness were simultaneously present both among Phokaian colonies and between Phokaian and other Greek settlements.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Seleukos IV Philopator
    (University of Waterloo, 2017-05-01) Elvidge, Mitchell; Ager, Sheila
    This thesis seeks to prove that Seleukos IV Philopator was a competent ruler after the death of his father and throughout his peaceful 12 year reign. Seleukos was a king who led a successful reign and led the Seleukid Empire through a challenging time of recovery and rebuilding, undeserving of any neglect or negative reputation he receives in both the primary and secondary source material. Although there are few pieces of information which directly address Seleukos, what does remain in the literary, numismatic, and epigraphic evidence supports that he was an active and prudent ruler. Contrary to the inactivity and weakness he is accused of, Seleukos did not follow the treaty of Apameia, he was able to manage the internal affairs of his kingdom, and he developed a robust foreign policy to take part in international politics. Although he is often seen only in the shadow of his father and brother, Seleukos’ reign was an important and vital part of Seleukid history.