Description

Book Synopsis
This 1999 book describes the religious life of the Greeks from archaic times to the fifth century AD, looked at in the context of a variety of different cities and periods. It examines local practices and ideas in the light of general Greek ideas. The evidence is literary, inscriptional and archaeological.

Trade Review
'A fine addition to Cambridge University Press's Key Themes in Ancient History series, Price's intensive and authoritative survey will go straight to the top of the reading lists.' The Times Literary Supplement
' … the only brief, up-to-date treatment of Greek religion from a sociological viewpoint widespread in the United States and England, and thus broadens a literature dominated by Continental scholars with different agenda.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Gods, myths and festivals; 3. Religious places; 4. Authority, control and crisis; 5. Girls and boys, women and men; 6. Elective cults; 7. Greek thinkers; 8. Reactions to Greek religions.

Religions of the Ancient Greeks

    Product form

    £71.65

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Wed 1 Jul 2026.

    A Hardback by Simon Price

    15 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Religions of the Ancient Greeks by Simon Price

      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 6/28/1999 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780521382014, 978-0521382014
      ISBN10: 0521382017
      Also in:
      Ancient religions and Mythologies

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This 1999 book describes the religious life of the Greeks from archaic times to the fifth century AD, looked at in the context of a variety of different cities and periods. It examines local practices and ideas in the light of general Greek ideas. The evidence is literary, inscriptional and archaeological.

      Trade Review
      'A fine addition to Cambridge University Press's Key Themes in Ancient History series, Price's intensive and authoritative survey will go straight to the top of the reading lists.' The Times Literary Supplement
      ' … the only brief, up-to-date treatment of Greek religion from a sociological viewpoint widespread in the United States and England, and thus broadens a literature dominated by Continental scholars with different agenda.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction; 2. Gods, myths and festivals; 3. Religious places; 4. Authority, control and crisis; 5. Girls and boys, women and men; 6. Elective cults; 7. Greek thinkers; 8. Reactions to Greek religions.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account