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Oxford University Press - Polytheism and Society at Athens

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Explore a comprehensive account of the religious life of ancient Athens in this scholarly work from Oxford University Press. This book provides an in-depth look at the many festivals of the city, applying recent anthropological theory to understand their significance. Readers can examine the cults of households and smaller groups, the authority of priests, and the activities of religious professionals such as priestesses and seers. The text also covers the role of religious practice and argumentation in public life, the use of magic, and how theatrical representations of the gods influenced public attitudes toward the divine. This volume serves as a detailed study of how polytheism functioned within the social fabric of Athenian society.

Key Features

This book from Oxford University Press provides the first comprehensive account of religious life in ancient Athens.

Detailed discussions of Athenian festivals incorporate recent anthropological theory for a modern academic perspective.

The text explores various religious structures including household cults and the activities of smaller social groups.

Learn about the roles of religious professionals such as seers and priestesses within the Athenian community.

The content covers the impact of magic and theatrical representations of gods on public attitudes to the divine.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
10 May 2007
Listed Since
12 December 2006

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