Ancient Greek Religion
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2004
Blackwell Publishers (Verlag)
978-0-631-23223-0 (ISBN)
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Presents an introduction to the fundamental beliefs and practices and the major deities of Greek religion. This title focuses on Athens in the classical period. It includes a discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult. It includes vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced.
"Ancient Greek Religion" provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs and practices and the major deities of Greek religion. This title presents an accessible introduction to Greek religion. It focuses on Athens in the classical period. It includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult. It includes vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced. Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion in this title. It includes abundant illustrations that help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece.
"Ancient Greek Religion" provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs and practices and the major deities of Greek religion. This title presents an accessible introduction to Greek religion. It focuses on Athens in the classical period. It includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult. It includes vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced. Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion in this title. It includes abundant illustrations that help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece.
Jon D. Mikalson is William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Classics at the University of Virginia. His previous publications include Athenian Popular Religion (1983), Honor Thy Gods: Popular Religion in Greek Tragedy (1991) and Religion in Hellenistic Athens (1998).
List of figures.List of maps.Preface.Abbreviations.1. An Overview: Greek Sanctuaries and Worship.2. Greek Gods, Heroes, and Polytheism.3. Seven Greek Cult Myths.4. Five Major Greek Cults.5. Religion in the Greek Family and Village.6. Religion of the Greek City-State.7. Greek Religion and the Individual.8. Greek Religion in the Hellenistic Period.Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.6.2004 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Blackwell Ancient Religions |
| Zusatzinfo | 6 |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 230 mm |
| Gewicht | 360 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Anglistik / Amerikanistik | |
| Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Literaturwissenschaft | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-631-23223-0 / 0631232230 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-631-23223-0 / 9780631232230 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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