Ancient Greek Divination - Sarah Johnston Iles
| Автор: | Sarah Johnston Iles |
| Издательство: | John Wiley & Sons Limited |
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| Жанр произведения: | Историческая литература |
| Год издания: | 0 |
| isbn: | 9781444303001 |
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