Greek Religion

Name: Greek Religion
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781585100316
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A Sourcebook

By Valerie M. Warrior

Series: Focus Classical Sources

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Greek Religion: A Sourcebook offers an insightful introduction to the core beliefs and rituals of ancient Greek religion, presented through a diverse collection of translated ancient texts. Covering topics such as magic, mystery cults, divination, and festivals, this richly illustrated volume serves as a comprehensive companion to Valerie Warrior's Roman Religion: A Sourcebook.
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This book is ideal for students, educators, and readers interested in ancient Greek civilisation, religion, and classical studies who seek a thorough and accessible introduction to Greek religious traditions.

Translations from original sources, including topics such as sacrifice, festivals, mystery cults, divination and ancient magic, provide an introduction to Greek religious belief, ritual and culture. Glossary, chronology, bibliography, maps.

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Greek Religion: A Sourcebook provides an introduction to the fundamentals of ancient Greek religious beliefs and rituals through a rich collection of ancient source readings. The translations draw from the Focus Classical Library sources as well as new translations by the author and other outstanding scholars.

Chapters cover such topics as ancient magic, mystery cults, divination, and festivals. Illustrated throughout with photos and maps, this book is designed as a companion to Valerie Warrior's Roman Religion: A Sourcebook.

Series: Focus Classical Sources

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Greek Religion

By Valerie M. Warrior

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Praised by scholars like Randall M. Colaizzi and Benjamin W. Hicks, this sourcebook is celebrated for filling a crucial gap in the teaching of ancient religion. Its engaging approach relies on primary sources with concise commentary, making it accessible and highly recommended for courses on Greek religious practices.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781585100316

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 December 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Edition: New edition

Illustration: 29 halftones throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 428g

Pages: 320

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Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: Focus Classical Sources Valerie M. Warrior

About the Author

Valerie M. Warrior is a scholar of Greco-Roman history and religion. She has taught at a number of North American colleges and universities and is the author of several books including Roman Religion: A Sourcebook and Greek Religion: A Sourcebook, both for Focus Publishing. She received her B.A. with Honors from Cambridge University, and her Ph.D. from London University.

Greek Religion