Mikalson, Jon D.
Ancient Greek Religion
Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion.
- Focuses on Athens in the classical period
- Includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult, and vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced
- Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion, and abundant illustrations help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece
- Revised edition includes additional boxed texts and bibliography, an 8-page color plate section, a new discussion of the nature of Greek “piety,” and a new chapter on Greek Religion and Greek Culture
Keywords: Classical Greek Culture, greek religion, ancient religion, ancient greek religion, greek gods, greek culture, greek civilization, greek mythology, mythology, religion
- Author(s)
- Mikalson, Jon D.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2011
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 2
- Series
- Blackwell Ancient Religions
- Page amount
- 256 pages
- Category
- Litterary Studies
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781444358193
- Printed ISBN
- 9781405181778