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Published in five volumes between 1896 and 1909, this book separates Greek religious practice from its corresponding mythology. Focusing on the most popular gods, Farnell describes their cults, monuments and ideal types. Volume 1 focuses on early Greek religion and the cults of Cronos, Zeus, Hera and Athena.

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Preface; Introduction; 1. The Aniconic age; 2. The Iconic age; 3. Cronos; 4. Zeus; 5. The cult-monuments of Zeus; 6. The ideal type of Zeus, the statue of Zeus Olympus; 7. Hera; 8. The cult-monuments of Hera; 9. Ideal types of Hera; 10. Athena; 11. Monuments of Athena-worship; 12. Ideal types of Athena; Appendices.

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 7/15/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108015431, 978-1108015431
      ISBN10: 1108015433
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      Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Published in five volumes between 1896 and 1909, this book separates Greek religious practice from its corresponding mythology. Focusing on the most popular gods, Farnell describes their cults, monuments and ideal types. Volume 1 focuses on early Greek religion and the cults of Cronos, Zeus, Hera and Athena.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Introduction; 1. The Aniconic age; 2. The Iconic age; 3. Cronos; 4. Zeus; 5. The cult-monuments of Zeus; 6. The ideal type of Zeus, the statue of Zeus Olympus; 7. Hera; 8. The cult-monuments of Hera; 9. Ideal types of Hera; 10. Athena; 11. Monuments of Athena-worship; 12. Ideal types of Athena; Appendices.

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