Athenian Religion: A History (Paperback)
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all these other countries) Usually dispatched within 24 hours | |Short Description for Athenian Religion This study is an attempt to take seriously the cliche that Greek religion is an eminently social phenomenon. It seeks to bridge the gap usually dividing studies of Greek religion from those of Greek history and society, and the period covered is roughly that from 750 to 250 BC.
Full description- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Published: 26 February 1998
- Format: Paperback 396 pages
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- Categories: European History | Ancient History: To C 500 CE | Classical History / Classical Civilisation | Western Philosophy: Ancient, To C 500 | History Of Religion | Ancient Religions & Mythologies
- ISBN 13: 9780198152408 ISBN 10: 019815240X
- Sales rank: 1,253,523
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Full description for Athenian Religion
This book is an attempt to take seriously the cliche that Greek religion is an eminently social phenomenon. It differs from 'Histories of Greek Religion' by focusing on a particular Greek city with particular social structures. It treats a much broader range of phenomena than do books on 'Athenian festivals'. It seeks to bridge the gap that usually divides studies of Greek religion from studies of Greek history and society. Among the topics discussed are the actual dates and circumstances of foundation of many temples, festivals, and cults at Athens, the historical development of the social structures within which religious activities took place, and the effects in the religious sphere of the radical shift in Athens' political life from tyranny to democracy and the acquisition of an empire. Robert Parker investigates the relation between religion and political prestige, considers the introduction of new cults, and looks in detail at such key personalities and events in the religious history of Athens as Lycurgus the Eteoboutad and his religious policies, and the trial of Socrates. The period covered is roughly that from 750 to 250 BC.
