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The Delphic Oracle

Its Responses and Operations with a Catalogue of Responses
By Joseph Fontenrose
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The Delphic Oracle by Joseph Fontenrose delves into the historical and cultural significance of the oracle at Delphi. The book examines the role of the oracle in ancient Greek society, exploring how its prophecies influenced political, social, and religious facets of life. Fontenrose provides a comprehensive analysis of the oracular processes and their impact, offering insights into the blend of myth and history.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a keen interest in ancient history and the intersection of mythology and factual analysis. It delves into the enigmatic nature of the Delphic Oracle, offering insights into its historical and cultural significance within the context of ancient Greece.

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This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

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ISBN: 9780520331303

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 1 frontisp.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 726g

Pages: 496

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