No area of Greek life was wholly untouched by religion, and a basic knowledge of this aspect of life is essential to anyone seeking a proper understanding of the classical world. In this engaging survey Robert Garland brings out the unique quality of Greek religion - its practical and worldly approach to man's relationship with the divine - and shows how religious ritual was integral to the daily routine of both public and private life.
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concise introduction to Greek religion.
concise introduction to Greek religion.
This well-established series explores the culture and achievements of the civilizations of Greece and Rome. Concise yet informative and stimulating, each book includes suggestions for further reading. Designed specifically for students and teachers at late school and early university level, the series provides an up-to-date collection of accessible guides to the history, institutions, literature, art and values of the Classical world.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781853994098
Publisert
1998-01-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Bristol Classical Press
Vekt
208 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
138 mm
Dybde
8 mm
Aldersnivå
UA, UF, UU, P, 14, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128

Forfatter

Biographical note

Robert Garland is Professor of Classics at Colgate University, Hamilton, New York.