Griechische Inschriften als Zeugnisse der Kulturgeschichte

The inscriptions include dedications to the gods, artist signatures, the oldest letter in Europe, declarations of love, and records of house sales: since Greek writing was developed in the 8th century BCE, all kinds of inscriptions were created that offer insight into cultural history. After an introduction about the cultural significance of Greek epigraphy, the study examines 65 inscriptions from the 8th century BCE through the Renaissance.