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Ancient Greek Religion

By Jon D. Mikalson

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2009
ISBN
140518177X, 9781405181778
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
4 MB (4006673 bytes)
Series
Blackwell Ancient Religions
Edition
2
Pages
256\0
Time added
2012-11-23 18:04:23

Description

Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion.Focuses on Athens in the classical periodIncludes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult, and vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practicedAncient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion, and abundant illustrations help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient GreeceRevised edition includes additional boxed texts and bibliography, an 8-page color plate section, a new discussion of the nature of Greek “piety,” and a new chapter on Greek Religion and Greek Culture

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