Main Greek Religion

Greek Religion

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In this brief but highly informative book Jan Bremmer presents an outline of Greek religion in the classical period. After a survey of its main characteristics, he offers a clear and innovative view of the great gods and heroes as well as their sanctuaries and also the main myths, rituals and mysteries: from Athena to Zeus, from sacrifice to the puritan Orphics, from the Indo-European roots to the influence of the ancient Near East. The approach pays attention to the sociological, anthropological and psychological aspects of Greek religion and also to the gender roles. By analyzing the often modern origin of many of the notions employed in the analysis of Greek religion, it also shows the difference between the polytheism of the Greeks and the place of religion in modern Western society. Its excellent bibliography makes this book a very useful tool for students and teachers alike.
Request Code : ZLIBIO754001
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Year:
1994
Edition:
1
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Language:
English
Pages:
122
ISBN 10:
0199220735
ISBN 13:
9780199220731
ISBN:
0199220735,9780199220731
Series:
New Surveys in the Classics 24

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