| Author: | Jon D. Mikalson | ISBN: | 9781444358193 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | September 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jon D. Mikalson |
| ISBN: | 9781444358193 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | September 7, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion.
- Focuses on Athens in the classical period
- Includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult, and vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced
- Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion, and abundant illustrations help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece
- Revised 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
Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion.
- Focuses on Athens in the classical period
- Includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult, and vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced
- Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion, and abundant illustrations help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece
- Revised 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
