(Wydawnictwo Poznańskiego Towarzystwa Przyjaciół Nauk, 2013-12-30) Jarczyk, Magdalena
The paper discusses how the major plot elements of the Homeric Hymn to Hermes (inventing the lyre, stealing
Apollo's cattle and especially slaughtering it) tie in together to instruct the (male) youth on their prospective
roles as responsible, cultured family supporting adults, warriors and members in their community's cults. It
thus highlights the educational and paedagogical aspects of the myths featured in the poem's narrative part.