Ancient Greek Religion: A Sourcebook (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History)

Ancient Greek Religion: A Sourcebook (Blackwell Sourcebooks in Ancient History)

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<i>Ancient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation</i> presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE. <ul> <li>Presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks, from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE</li> <li>Provides extensive background information for readers with no previous knowledge of classical studies</li> <li>Brings together new and rare passages for comparison – with occasional new interpretations – to appeal to professionals</li> <li>Offers a variety of less frequently examined material and looks at familiar texts in new ways</li> <li>Includes the use of extensive cross-referencing to indicate the interconnectedness of different aspects of religious practice and thought</li> <li>Includes the most comprehensive commentary and updated passages available in a single volume</li> </ul>