{"title":"Jon D. Mikalson","description":"\u003cp\u003eJon D. Mikalson offers insightful explorations into the complexities of ancient Greek religion and its impact on society. His works delve into the rituals, beliefs, and cultural practices that shaped the spiritual landscape of the classical world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in historical scholarship, Mikalson's writings provide a nuanced understanding of the interplay between religion and daily life in antiquity, appealing to readers interested in history, military contexts, and the ancient Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ancient-greek-religion-by-jon-d-mikalson-9781119565628","title":"Ancient Greek Religion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvides undergraduate students with a vibrant account of the religious world of ancient Greece, now in its third edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Greek Religion\u003c\/em\u003e offers a detailed yet accessible introduction to the beliefs, myths, rituals, and deities of Greek religion. Author Jon D. Mikalson provides a vivid depiction of Greek religious practice in Athens, Delphi, and Olympia during the Classical period and in select other cities during the Hellenistic period. This reader-friendly textbook explains basic concepts of Greek polytheism, describes major deities and cults, and discusses various aspects of Greek religious life in the context of the city-state, the village, the family, and the individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe revised third edition features new contributions by Andrej and Ivana Petrovic. It has two new chapters: one highlighting Roman, Christian, and modern scholars’ approaches to Greek religion, and one identifying the types of sources used to understand and reconstruct ancient Greek religion. This edition also expands discussion of magic and personal practices and includes an updated and expanded bibliography for each chapter. This popular textbook:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOffers thorough coverage of major Greek gods, heroes, myths, and cults\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePresents translations of ancient texts to promote reflection and discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures a glossary of recurring Greek terms and a wealth of high-quality colour maps, images, figures, and illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDescribes Greek religious practice from the perspectives of different worshippers, such as priests, slaves, family members, and public officials\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscusses various interpretations of the gods and the afterlife, the nature of piety and impiety, and the larger social and political context of ancient Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Greek Religion, Third Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, remains the ideal introductory textbook for undergraduate courses including Greek Civilisation, Greek Religion, Greek and Roman Religion, Ancient Religions, and Greek History. It is also an excellent source of reference for graduate students, instructors, and scholars studying religious life in Classical Greece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462593986796,"sku":"9781119565628","price":107.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119565628-ancient-greek-religion.jpg?v=1775017586"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jon-d-mikalson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}