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Ancient Greek Divination

By Sarah Iles Johnston

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2008
ISBN
9781405115728, 1405115726
LCC
BF1765 .J64 2008
Open Library ID
OL11649988M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1403314 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Ancient Religions
Pages
205\205
Topic
History
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

The first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods. Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies

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