The Delphic Oracle: Its Early History, Influence and Fall (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162589107)

The Delphic Oracle: Its Early History, Influence and Fall is a comprehensive book written by T. Dempsey that delves into the fascinating history of the Delphic Oracle. The book explores the origins of the Oracle, its significance in ancient Greek society, and the factors that led to its eventual decline.The Delphic Oracle was a revered institution in ancient Greece, and its pronouncements were considered to be divinely inspired. The book provides a detailed account of the rituals and practices associated with the Oracle, as well as the role it played in politics, religion, and culture.The author also examines the various factors that led to the decline of the Oracle, including the rise of Christianity and the decline of the Greek city-states. The book provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the complex historical forces that shaped the fate of the Delphic Oracle.Overall, The Delphic Oracle: Its Early History, Influence and Fall is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, religion, or culture. The book is well-researched, engagingly written, and provides a wealth of information on one of the most fascinating institutions of the ancient world.1918. No other treatise covers the same ground and presents the chief facts in such a convenient and trustworthy a form. The Oracle at Delphi has been a source of wonder and interest for more than a thousand years due to its amazing power to sway the peoples of ancient worlds, its strange phenomena and its constant intervention in matters important to both the state and individuals. Readers of Greek history and poetry will find this book invaluable in their study of the Oracle. Contains an extensive bibliography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: T. Dempsey
ISBN-10: 1162589108
ISBN-13: 9781162589107
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.48d