Ancient Greek Divination

出版者:Blackwell Pub

作者:Johnston, Sarah Iles

页数:208

出版时间:2008-8

价格:£ 18.99

装帧:Pap

isbn号码:9781405115735

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