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Routledge - Initiation in Ancient Greek Rituals and Narratives

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Explore new critical perspectives on classical history and literature with this academic work from Routledge. For over a century, scholars have used the concept of initiation to analyze obscure rituals and myths, such as ancient Greek weddings, adolescent haircutting rituals, and initiatory motifs found in Greek comedy and tragedy. This volume provides a necessary re-evaluation of those long-standing traditions. An international group of experts, including Gloria Ferrari, Fritz Graf, and Bruce Lincoln, brings fresh insights to the field. They critique past studies and challenge the tradition of prioritizing initiation as the primary tool for studying literary texts and social performances. This book serves as a vital resource for students and researchers looking to understand how these concepts have been applied to Greek myth and social structures, offering a more nuanced view of ancient Greek ritual and narrative studies.

Key Features

Features contributions from an international group of experts including Gloria Ferrari, Fritz Graf, and Bruce Lincoln.

Provides a critique of traditional studies regarding ancient Greek wedding and adolescent haircutting rituals.

Examines initiatory motifs and structures within Greek comedy, tragedy, and myth.

Challenges the long-standing academic tradition of privileging initiation as a primary tool for social performance analysis.

Offers new critical perspectives for scholars of classical history and ancient Greek literature.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
27 March 2003
Listed Since
23 January 2007

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