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Official and non-official power in Porphyrogenitus’ discourse: palatine terminology in Corpus Constantineum

Texts produced within the circle of Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus denote the imperial and royal residences mentioned therein in various ways: τὸ παλάτιον, τὰ παλάτια, ἡ αὐλή. De Thematibus excepted, these terms are used in all the works of the Corpus Constantineum. They describe the seats of sovereigns, in Constantinople and elsewhere. However, the meaning of these terms is not wholly clear. Here we aim to demonstrate that the words were meant to confer specific functions to respective objects: ‘official’ imperial palace, ‘unofficial’ residences, usurpers’ dwellings.

Constantine Porphyrogennetos ; rulers' residences ; palatine terminology ; power discourse ; comparative study

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