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Human Sacrifice in Ancient Greece explores the historical evidence and archaeological interpretations of ritual killing practices in ancient Greek society. Ancient texts document numerous instances of human sacrifice across Greek civilization, from Themistocles sacrificing Persian captives to Dionysus in 480 BC to the systematic expulsion and death of pharmakoi (ritual scapegoats) from Greek cities. The book examines accounts of the Locrin girls hunted by Trojans, sacrificial practices on Mt Lykaion, and regular cult killings performed to appease the gods or address emergencies such as war and plague. This Routledge publication synthesizes textual evidence with archaeological findings to provide scholarly context for understanding how and why ancient Greeks engaged in human sacrifice as part of religious observance and crisis response.

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Examines ancient texts documenting human sacrifice practices across Greek civilization and religious contexts.

Analyses archaeological evidence and scholarly interpretations of ritual killing in ancient Greece.

Covers specific historical instances including Themistocles' sacrifices to Dionysus and pharmakoi expulsion rituals.

Explores connections between human sacrifice, religious worship, warfare, and plague response in ancient Greek society.

Published by Routledge, a leading academic press specialising in historical scholarship.

Provides comprehensive coverage of sacrifice practices on Mt Lykaion and other sacred Greek locations.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
25 July 1991
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08 February 2007

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