Scroll for More: Papyrus Commentaries from Roman Oxyrhynchus and Context Clues

Abstract

Abstract The paper offers an analysis of the possible clues for contextualising papyrus commentaries (hypomnemata), with particular reference to fragments from Roman-era Oxyrhynchus (1st–3rd c. AD). Examples of such clues are presented, including instances of reuse, identified scribe, the presence of secondary interventions, preserved colophon or other indications of authoriality, and documented archaeological findspot.