Il νόμος πυθικός e la sua esecuzione: una rilettura delle fonti antiche

Abstract This article examines the main testimonia that feature sections of the νόμος πυθικός (Strab. 9.3.10; Poll. 4.84; Schol. vet. Pind. P. inscr. a) and another, often neglected, but equally important attestation of this νόμος (Demetr.Lac. De poem. 2.52 Romeo). The paper explores the differences between these sources and their impact on the performative modality of the νόμος πυθικός . In the concluding part, the article links the section ἴαμβοι καὶ δάκτυλοι present in Strabo ( ἐπιπαιωνισμός ) and the assertions attributed to Heraclides Ponticus by Athenaeus (fr. 158 Wehrli ap . Ath. 15.701e–f), proposing a new re-construction of Athenaeus’ text.