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A nuanced study for students and researchers of ancient Greek religion and archaeology. It reveals the importance of cosmological tenets in the performance of ritual and the importance of their location and time for religious education. Also of interest to historians of science, as it explains how astronomy permeated ancient daily life.

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'An undoubtedly interesting book, well-researched and rich in new conceptions, that is to be recommended to all students and researchers in ancient Greek religion, architecture, and archaeoastronomy, as well as to anyone, non-expert, interested in these subjects.' Panagiota Markoulaki, Journal of Hellenic Religion

Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Methodological Advances, Approaches, and Considerations; 3. Worship in Space and Time; 4. Astronomy and Perceptual Cognition in Apolline Cults; 5. The Cosmos in Manifestations of Identity, Memory, and Remembrance; 6. Cosmic Time in Greek Mystery Cults; 7. Epilogue.

The Cosmos in Ancient Greek Religious Experience

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 10/29/2020 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108488174, 978-1108488174
      ISBN10: 110848817X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A nuanced study for students and researchers of ancient Greek religion and archaeology. It reveals the importance of cosmological tenets in the performance of ritual and the importance of their location and time for religious education. Also of interest to historians of science, as it explains how astronomy permeated ancient daily life.

      Trade Review
      'An undoubtedly interesting book, well-researched and rich in new conceptions, that is to be recommended to all students and researchers in ancient Greek religion, architecture, and archaeoastronomy, as well as to anyone, non-expert, interested in these subjects.' Panagiota Markoulaki, Journal of Hellenic Religion

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction; 2. Methodological Advances, Approaches, and Considerations; 3. Worship in Space and Time; 4. Astronomy and Perceptual Cognition in Apolline Cults; 5. The Cosmos in Manifestations of Identity, Memory, and Remembrance; 6. Cosmic Time in Greek Mystery Cults; 7. Epilogue.

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