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Delphi
A History of the Center of the Ancient World
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This book is ideal for general readers interested in ancient history and mythology, students, tourists planning visits to Greece, and specialists seeking a comprehensive and accessible study of one of antiquity's most fascinating sites.
The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the "omphalos"--the "center" or "navel"--of the ancient world for more than 1000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competition
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The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the omphalos—the "centre" or "navel"—of the ancient world for more than 1,000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's oracular priestess, to set up monuments to the gods, and to take part in competitions.
In this richly illustrated account, Michael Scott covers the history and nature of Delphi, from the literary and archaeological evidence surrounding the site, to its rise as a centre of worship, to the constant appeal of the oracle despite her cryptic prophecies. He describes how Delphi became a contested sacred site for Greeks and Romans and a storehouse for the treasures of rival city-states and foreign kings. He also examines the eventual decline of the site and how its meaning and importance have continued to be reshaped.
A unique window into the centre of the ancient world, Delphi will appeal to general readers, tourists, students, and specialists.
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Praised for its thoroughness and engaging scholarship, Delphi was named one of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles and shortlisted for the Runciman Award. Critics highlight Scott's deft combination of literary and archaeological evidence and commend his vivid account of the site's excavation history. The work is noted for its breadth, attention to detail, and ability to keep readers aware of the lived realities of the ancient settlement.
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ISBN: 9780691169842
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 October 2015
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 3 Maps
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 140.0mm
Height: 216.0mm
Weight: 482g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Michael Scott is associate professor of classics and ancient history at the University of Warwick. He has written and presented a number of ancient history documentaries for National Geographic, the History channel, Nova, and the BBC, including one on Delphi.
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