Resumen de Artemidorus’ self-presentation in the preface to the oneirocritica
In the preface to the Oneirocritica, Artemidorus assumes a range of identities that are distinct from his primary role as a specialist dream-interpreter, includingthose of warrior, researcher, traveler and doctor. By adopting these supplementary roles, Artemidorus is better able to assert his superiority over his rivals as an authority on dream-divination. Specifically, these identities give dramatic flair to this rivalry and advertise Artemidorus’ excellence in a persuasive fashion. They also alert the reader to points of connection between dream-divination and a more general set of academic skills and disciplines, putting Artemidorus’ divinatory competence on a more stable footing.
