Beschrijving
This book provides an exploration of the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, where the god Apollo was believed to speak to inquirers through his priestesses. In particular, it examines Athens' use of the oracle c. 500-300 BC. Demonstrating the importance of communication with the gods, and doing their will, in classical Athenian society, Hugh Bowden concludes that ancient Athens was not a secular Westernized democracy as we understand the term today.
Boekdetails
Formaat
Hardcover
Pagina's
208 pagina's
Taal
Engels
Gepubliceerd
jun. 20, 2005
Uitgever
Cambridge University Press
Edities
2 edities
ISBN-10
0521823730
ISBN-13
9780521823739