Sanctuaries and the Sacred in the Ancient Greek World
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
052100635X
ISBN 13
9780521006354
Category
General Circulation
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Publication Year
2005
Publisher
Pages
290
Description
This book explores the variety of ancient Greek sanctuaries--their settings, spaces, shapes, and structures--and the rituals associated with them, such as festivals and processions, sacrifice and libation, dining and drinking, prayer and offering, dance, initiation, consultation, and purification. Subsequent chapters trace the consequences of the Roman conquest, the triumph of Christianity, as well as the impact of Turks, travelers, archaeologists, and tourists on these sites. Featuring an exhaustive glossary and bibliography, the volume provides an accessible, authoritative introduction to ancient Greek sanctuaries and their ritual activities. - from Amzon
Number of Copies
1
