Ancient Greek Divination

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Ancient Greek Divination

Ancient Greek Divination

Name: Ancient Greek Divination
ISBN: 9781405115728

Sarah Iles Johnston

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The first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods.

Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, & much more
Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions & societies.

Sarah Iles Johnston is the College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Professor of Religion & Professor of Classics at The Ohio State University, where she teaches courses on Greek myths. Her many books include The Story of Myth, Ancient Greek Divination, & Restless Dead: Encounters between the Living...

Categories:

History - World History

Year:

2008

Publisher:

Wiley-Blackwell

Language:

english

Pages:

205

ISBN 10:

1405115726