Orpheus and Greek Religion Mythos Books
by [Guthrie, William Keith]
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The tales told of Orpheus are legion. He is said to have been an Argonaut--and to have saved Jason's life. Rivers are reported to have stopped their flow to listen to the sounds of his lyre and his voice. Plato cites his poetry and Herodotus refers to "practices that are called Orphic." Did Orpheus, in fact, exist? His influence on Greek thought is undeniable, but his disciples left little of substance behind them. Indeed, their Orphic precepts have been lost to time.
W.K.C. Guthrie attempts to uncover and define Orphism by following its circuitous path through ancient history. He tackles this daunting task with the determination of a detective and the analytical rigor of a classical scholar. He ferries his readers with him on a singular voyage of discovery.
Product Details
- Princeton University Pres Brand
- Oct 10, 1993 Pub Date:
- 9780691024998 ISBN-13:
- 0691024995 ISBN-10:
- 296.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.4 in * 0.88 in * 5.4 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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