The Demades Papyrus (p.berol. Inv. 13045): A Ne... May 2026

The document contains two primary "adespota" (anonymous) works that offer rare insight into early Hellenistic history and political thought:

This historical work reconstructs a dialogue between the Athenian politician Demades and his prosecutor during his 319 BCE trial at the court of Pella. It provides critical, alternative details regarding the suicide of Demosthenes and other political tensions following the Lamian War . Historical and Educational Significance The Demades Papyrus (P.Berol. inv. 13045): A Ne...

The (P.Berol. inv. 13045) is a unique late second-century BCE document comprising nearly 430 lines of Greek text. While discovered in the Egyptian chora , scholars believe it was likely written in Alexandria to serve as a textbook for advanced rhetorical education. The Demades Papyrus (P.Berol. inv. 13045): A Ne...