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Book SynopsisThis handbook offers both students and teachers of ancient Greek religion a comprehensive overview of the current state of scholarship in the subject, from the Archaic to the Hellenistic periods. It not only presents key information, but also explores the ways in which such information is gathered and the different approaches that have shaped the area. In doing so, the volume provides a crucial research and orientation tool for students of the ancient world, and also makes a vital contribution to the key debates surrounding the conceptualization of ancient Greek religion. The handbook''s initial chapters lay out the key dimensions of ancient Greek religion, approaches to evidence, and the representations of myths. The following chapters discuss the continuities and differences between religious practices in different cultures, including Egypt, the Near East, the Black Sea, and Bactria and India. The range of contributions emphasizes the diversity of relationships between mortals and th
Trade Reviewbroadly conceived in coverage, period, approach and methodology * Gocha R. Tsetskhladze, Ancient West and East (AWE) *
[T]his handbook features a dazzling array of notable contributors, writing on subjects in which they are acknowledged experts. One of the most valuable aspects of the book is its recurrent emphasis on theoretical and methodological rigor. This will be an indispensable volume for students and specialists alike. * Jennifer Larson Religious Studies Review *
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION; PART 1: WHAT IS ANCIENT GREEK RELIGION?; PART 2: TYPES OF EVIDENCE; PART 3: MYTHS? CONTEXTS AND REPRESENTATIONS; PART 4: WHERE?; PART 5: HOW?; PART 6: WHO?; PART 7: WHAT?; PART 8: WHEN?; PART 9: BEYOND?
