Dal sogno dell’investitura poetica alle parole ambigue come i sogni

Nell’entre-deux, tra parole e cose: le menzogne simili al vero da Esiodo a Luciano

Abstract

The article explores the theme of dreams as the foundation of poetry and literature, focusing on the epiphany of the Muses in Hesiod and Archilochus. Through detailed analysis of works and inscriptions, the article examines how the dream of poetic investiture is not just a narrative device but a foundational act that grants the poet the power of inspired speech. The text highlights the role of the Muses in transforming the poet from a shepherd to a creator of worlds, illustrating how poetic language is situated between truth and verisimilitude, suspended between dream and reality.