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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101119565626

ISBN-139781119565628

eBay Product ID (ePID)16050088798

Product Key Features

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAncient Greek Religion

SubjectAncient / Greece, General

Publication Year2021

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaReligion, History

AuthorIvana Petrovic, Jon D. Mikalson, Andrej Petrovic

SeriesBlackwell Ancient Religions Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight23.2 Oz

Item Length9.8 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2021-021101

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal292.08

Table Of ContentList of color plates vii List of figures ix List of maps xiii Preface xv Abbreviations xix I An Overview: Greek Sanctuaries and Worship 1 II Greek Gods, Heroes, and Polytheism 31 III Seven Greek Cult Myths 53 IV Major Greek Cults 67 V Religion in the Greek Family and Village 123 VI Religion of the Greek City-State 149 VII Greek Religion and the Individual 171 VIII Greek Religion in the Hellenistic Period 193 IX Greek Religion and Greek Culture 213 X How Do We Know That? 235 XI Approaches to Greek Religion 251 Color Plates 267 Glossary of recurring Greek terms 269 Index 273

SynopsisProvides undergraduate students with a vibrant account of the religious world of ancient Greece, now in its third edition Ancient Greek Religion offers a detailed yet accessible introduction to the beliefs, myths, rituals, and deities of Greek religion. Author Jon D. Mikalson provides a vivid depiction of Greek religious practice in Athens, Delphi, and Olympia during the Classical period and in select other cities during the Hellenistic period. This reader-friendly textbook explains basic concepts of Greek polytheism, describes major deities and cults, and discusses various aspects of Greek religious life in the context of the city-state, the village, the family, and the individual. The revised third edition features new contributions by Andrej and Ivana Petrovic. It has two new chapters: one highlighting Roman, Christian, and modern scholars' approaches to Greek religion and one identifying the types of sources used to understand and reconstruct ancient Greek religion. This edition also expands discussion of magic and personal practices and includes an updated and expanded bibliography for each chapter. This popular textbook: Offers thorough coverage of major Greek gods, heroes, myths, and cults Presents translations of ancient texts to promote reflection and discussion Features a glossary of recurring Greek terms and a wealth of high-quality color maps, images, figures, and illustrations Describes Greek religious practice from the perspectives of different worshippers, such as priests, slaves, family members, and public officials Discusses various interpretations of the gods and the afterlife, the nature of piety and impiety, and the larger social and political context of ancient Greece Ancient Greek Religion, Third Edition , remains the ideal introductory textbook for undergraduate courses including Greek Civilization, Greek Religion, Greek and Roman Religion, Ancient Religions, and Greek History. It is also an excellent source of reference for graduate students, instructors, and scholars studying religious life in Classical Greece.

LC Classification NumberBL783.M55 2021