Ancient Greek Religion (Blackwell Ancient Religions)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (556 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0631232222 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Accessible introduction to Greek religion.Focuses on Athens in the classical period.Includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult.Includes vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced.Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion.Abundant illustrations help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece.. Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs and practices and the major deities of Greek religion
An Excellent Source! Dylan M. Nash An excellent scholarly source on the Ancient Greek Religion.As a practitioner of Hellenismos, I found this book to be very interesting. Mr. Mikalson is a highly engaging writer, even with such a dense topic; the way he writes will certainly keep you readi. Joao Miguel Oliveira said The best for beginners. Ancient Greek Religion by Jon D. Mikalson is the best book I have found for people just beginning their journey in Greek Religion studies. Its language is very simple and conveys subjects in a very interesting way, you'll want to read what comes next, whi. "A fine introduction to Classical Greek religion" according to Vincent D. Pisano. Jon D. Mikalson's Ancient Greek Religion is an adequate introduction to the subject, but would perhaps be more accurately titled Classical Greek Religion, as this period is the main focus of the book, with a brief look at Hellenistic religion at the end.
"A brilliant general synthesis covering the Greek world over the period of 'classical' Athens Mikalson's book is a model of how it should be done." BBC History Magazine"This book will fill an obvious gap and I shall make it my first recommendation to students looking to start out in the field." Emily Kearns, St Hilda’s College, Oxford"A first introduction to ancient Greek religion, which encompasses hudreds of deities of several different types, and varied widely over nearly two thousand years and thousands of large and small Greek city-states." Reference and Research Book News"Clearly written and organised, it will be appreciated by students." AntiquityA Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year"It is well written, very accurate, and communicative."Australian Religion Studies Review
Jon D. Mikalson is William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Classics at the University of Virginia. . His previous publications include Athenian Popular Religion (1983), Honor Thy Gods: Popular Religion in Greek Tragedy (1991) and Religion in Hellenistic Athens (1998)