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May 10, 2026Open Access

Here Without Possession: Deixis and the Field of Access in Archaic Greek Epigram

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SVSandra Voss

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Overview

Essay examines presence in archaic Greek inscriptions, suggesting a relational access structure in culture.

Key Points

  • This essay explores how archaic Greek epigrams create a sense of presence through linguistic and material elements.
  • Conducted close readings of key archaic inscriptions including Nestor's Cup and the Midas epigram.
  • Analyzed the relationships between material support, deictic voice, place, and absent figures.
  • Developed the concept of the field of access to illustrate relational configurations in inscriptions.
  • Presence in archaic Greek epigrams emerges as mediated availability rather than ownership.
  • The speaking object reflects a collective identity rather than an individual's inner feelings.
  • Inscriptional practices allow access to the dead, donors, and heroic names through repeated readings and material context.

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Sandra Voss (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0021e6c8f74e3340f9ccb6https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20083482
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