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Ancient Greek Divination
by 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.
This is a very accessible volume that explores the complicated roles and methods of divination throughout the Greek world. Johnston successfully elucidates the uses, importance, and pliancy of divination in the ancient world using both Greek and Roman sources. She bravely approaches this inherently vague realm and has created a text that is very useful in its breadth and scope. (Religious Studies Review, June 2010)
It is, in fact, difficult to find fault with this work. (Aestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science, June 2010)
- 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
This is a very accessible volume that explores the complicated roles and methods of divination throughout the Greek world. Johnston successfully elucidates the uses, importance, and pliancy of divination in the ancient world using both Greek and Roman sources. She bravely approaches this inherently vague realm and has created a text that is very useful in its breadth and scope. (Religious Studies Review, June 2010)
It is, in fact, difficult to find fault with this work. (Aestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science, June 2010)
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- Wiley Brand
- Aug 1, 2008 Pub Date:
- 1405115734 ISBN-10:
- 9781405115735 ISBN-13:
- 193 Pages
- 8.9 in * 5.9 in * 0.7 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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