- Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more
- Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies
Ancient Greek Divination
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Author(s)Sarah Iles Johnston
PublisherWiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN1405115734
ISBN-139781405115735
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank1,106,192
CategoryHistory
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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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.
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