关键词: 昆图斯, 《特洛伊史诗》, 战争描写的新变化, 艺术表现的创新性

Abstract: Quintus Smyrnaeus’ Posthomerica, composed around the 3rd century CE, stands out as an exceptional work among many continuations of Homer’s epics from that period. Building upon the Homeric narrative, it fills the gap between Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey by recounting the events from Hector’s funeral to the Greek army’s devastating capture of Ilion and their initial departure homeward. Comparative analysis reveals that this work profoundly demonstrates the Byzantine literary tradition’s characteristic of both inheriting and developing Ancient Greek culture during its formative period. The epic reflects the historical and cultural development trends during the transition from the Roman Empire to the medieval Byzantine Empire, while also presenting a vivid portrayal of how local knowledge transformed into global knowledge through its depiction of customs and traditions.

Key words: Quintus Smyrnaeus, Posthomerica, new developments in war depiction, artistic innovation