Ancient Greek Religion

Ancient Greek Religion (1948) looks at the religious beliefs and practices of classical Greece. The religion of ancient Greece had no code system that worshippers had to adhere to; nor was there a system of authority. These different facets are examined, and the picture of ancient religion is clarified and expanded.

Autorentext

H.J. Rose

Klappentext

Ancient Greek Religion (1948) looks at the religious beliefs and practices of classical Greece. The religion of ancient Greece had no code system that worshippers had to adhere to; nor was there a system of authority. These different facets are examined, and the picture of ancient religion is clarified and expanded.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. The Plain Man's Gods 3. The Origins of Gods 4. The Guardians of the City 5. The Gods on Trial 6. The Gods of the Wise 7. Survivals