Sanctuaries and the Sacred in the Ancient Greek World (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521006354)

This book explores the variety of ancient Greek sanctuaries--their settings, spaces, shapes, and structures--and the rituals associated with them, such as festivals and processions, sacrifice and libation, dining and drinking, prayer and offering, dance, initiation, consultation, and purification. Subsequent chapters trace the consequences of the Roman conquest, the triumph of Christianity, as well as the impact of Turks, travelers, archaeologists, and tourists on these sites. Featuring an exhaustive glossary and bibliography, the volume provides an accessible, authoritative introduction to ancient Greek sanctuaries and their ritual activities.

Author: John Pedley
ISBN-10: 052100635X
ISBN-13: 9780521006354
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2005
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d