{"product_id":"dionysos-9780415324885","title":"Dionysos","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering a wide range of issues which have been overlooked in the past, including mystery, cult and philosophy, Richard Seaford explores Dionysos  one of the most studied figures of the ancient Greek gods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopularly known as the god of wine and frenzied abandon, and an influential figure for theatre where drama originated as part of the cult of Dionysos, Seaford goes beyond the mundane and usual to explore the history and influence of this god as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a volume in the popular \u003cem\u003eGods and Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e series, this is an indispensible introduction to the subject, and an excellent reference point for higher-level study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Innovative and original approach to one of the most complex divine figures; accessible to a general audience...all will profit from the fascinating ways in which Seaford relates the ancient Dionysiac cult to our contemporary experience\" -\u003cem\u003eOxford Bibliographies Online \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Dionysos? Introducing Dionysos? Key Themes 1. Nature 2. Communality 3. Epiphany 4. Mystery-Cult 5. Death 6. Theatre 7. Psychology and Philosophy 8. Christianity. Dionysos Afterwards 9. After Antiquity 10. Dionysos and Money, Then and Now\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018131898711,"sku":"9780415324885","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415324885.jpg?v=1750775739","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/dionysos-9780415324885","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}