Beskrivning
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.
Bokdetaljer
Format
Inbunden
Sidor
208 sidor
Språk
Engelska
Publicerad
jun 20, 2005
Förlag
Cambridge University Press
Upplagor
2 utgåvor
ISBN-10
0521823730
ISBN-13
9780521823739