Ancient Greek Divination
Book Details
Author(s)
Sarah Iles Johnston
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
ISBN / ASIN
1405115734
ISBN-13
9781405115735
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#1,106,192
Category
History
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Description
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, and much more
- Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies
