New York, NY: Routledge, Date: 2009. Book. Very Good. Paperbound. "First published 2007 by Routledge. 8 vo,. pict paper covers, xi, 305 pages : illustrations, maps, CONTENTS: Methods, sources and concepts for the study of ancient Greek cults -- Zeus -- Hera -- Athena -- Poseidon -- Demeter -- Apollo -- Artemis -- Aphrodite -- Dionysos -- Hermes and nature deities -- Other Panhellenic deities -- Latecomer and regional deities -- Hero-gods and heroine-goddesses -- Heroes and heroines. " Using archaeological, epigraphic, and literary sources, this volume focuses on the oldest, most widespread, and most interesting religious practices of the ancient Greek world in the Archaic and Classical periods. It surveys ancient Greek religion through the cults of its gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines." a very good copy. 2009. Routledge ISBN 0415324483 9780415324489 [CA]

Routledge. Very Good+ with no dust jacket. Date: 2007. Hardcover. 0415324483 . Initial in ink to front inner cover 'N' (Jenifer Neils). Else very light shelfwear. ; Using archaeological, epigraphic, and literary sources; and incorporating current scholarly theories, this volume will serve as an excellent companion to any introduction to Greek mythology, showing a side of the Greek gods to which most students are rarely exposed. Detailed enough to be used as a quick reference tool or text, and providing a readable account focusing on the oldest, most widespread, and most interesting religious practices of the ancient Greek world in the Archaic and Classical periods, Ancient Greek Cults surveys ancient Greek religion through the cults of its gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Jennifer Larson conveniently summarizes a vast amount of material in many languages, normally inaccessible to undergrad students, and explores, in detail, the variety of cults celebrated by the Greeks, how these cults differed geographically, and how each deity was conceptualized in local cult titles and rituals. Including an introductory chapter on sources and methods, and suggestions for further reading this book will allow readers to gain a fresh perspective on Greek religion. ; 9.3 X 6.3 X 0.8 inches; 320 pages . 2007. Routledge ISBN 0415324483 9780415324489 [CA]

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Routledge 2007 Hardcover Very Good+ with no dust jacket 0415324483. Initial in ink to front inner cover 'N' (Jenifer Neils). Else very light shelfwear.; Using archaeological, epigraphic, and literary sources; and incorporating current scholarly theories, this volume will serve as an excellent companion to any introduction to Greek mythology, showing a side of the Greek gods to which most students are rarely exposed. Detailed enough to be used as a quick reference tool or text, and providing a readable account focusing on the oldest, most widespread, and most interesting religious practices of the ancient Greek world in the Archaic and Classical periods, Ancient Greek Cults surveys ancient Greek religion through the cults of its gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines. Jennifer Larson conveniently summarizes a vast amount of material in many languages, normally inaccessible to undergrad students, and explores, in detail, the variety of cults celebrated by the Greeks, how these cults differed geographically, and how each deity was conceptualized in local cult titles and rituals. Including an introductory chapter on sources and methods, and suggestions for further reading this book will allow readers to gain a fresh perspective on Greek religion.; 9.3 X 6.3 X 0.8 inches; 320 pages.

ISBN10: 0415324483, ISBN13: 9780415324489, [publisher: Routledge] Hardcover 1st edition. 272 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2007]