Description
Book SynopsisThe buildings and artifacts uncovered by Canadian excavations at Stymphalos (19942001) shed light on the history and cult of a small sanctuary on the acropolis of the ancient city. The thirteen detailed studies collected here illuminate a variety of aspects of the site.
Trade Review'This meticulously documented and amply illustrated book will be welcomed warmly by scholars interested in both Greek religion and the history of the region, and be envied for the completeness and speed of publication of such a broad corpus of excavated material.' -- Jeannette Marchand Bryn Mawr Classical Review, August 2015
Table of ContentsList of Tables List of Illustrations List of Abbreviations Introduction - Gerald P. Schaus (Wilfrid Laurier University, Archaeology and Classical Studies) Chapter 1: Ancient Sources and Early Travellers - Gerald P. Schaus Chapter 2: The Sanctuary: Site Description - Gerald P. Schaus Chapter 3: Sculpture from the Acropolis Sanctuary - Mary Sturgeon (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Art) Chapter 4: Coins from the Acropolis Sanctuary - Robert Weir (University of Windsor, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures) Chapter 5: Weapons: Catapult Bolts, Arrowheads, Javelin- and Spear-heads, and Sling Bullets - Christopher Hagerman (Albion College, History Department) Chapter 6: Jewelry - Alexis Young (Wilfrid Laurier University, Archaeology and Classical Studies) Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Small Finds - Gerald P. Schaus Chapter 8: Iron Nails - Monica Munaretto (Wilfrid Laurier University, Archaeology and Classical Studies) and Gerald P. Schaus Chapter 9: Pottery of Building A - Peter Stone (Newcastle University, Head of School of Arts and Cultures) Chapter 10: Select Pottery - Gerald P. Schaus Chapter 11: Lamps - Hector Williams (University of British Columbia, Greek Art & Archaeology) Chapter 12: Loomweights - Laura Surtees (University of Pennsylvania, Classical Studies) Chapter 13: Faunal remains - Deborah Ruscillo (Washington University in St. Louis, Anthropology) Chapter 14: Human Skeletal Remains - Sandra Garvie-Lok (University of Alberta, Anthropology) Notes Works Cited Illustrations Index
