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Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece

by: Dillon, M.

Price: 89,00 EURO

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Category: Mythology / Ancient Religion
Code: 12282
ISBN-13: 9780415127752 / 978-0-415-12775-2
ISBN-10: 0415127750 / 0-415-12775-0
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2007
Publication Place: London
Binding: Cloth
Pages: 308
Book Condition: New
Comments: First Published 1994

Pilgrims and pilgrimage in ancient Greece

Author:Matthew Dillon

Summary:This volume explores the religious motivations for pilgrimage and reveals the main preoccupations of worshippers in Ancient Greece.

Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece explores the religious motivations for pilgrimage and reveals the main preoccupations of worshippers in Ancient Greece. Dillon examines the main sanctuaries of Delphi, Epidauros and Olympia, as well as the lesser known oracle of Didyma in Asia Minor and the festivals at the Isthmus of Corinth. He discusses the modes of travel to the sites, means of communication between pilgrims and the religious and ritual practices at the sanctuaries themselves. A unique insight into pilgrimage in ancient Greece is presented, focusing on the diverse aspects of pilgrimage; the role of women and children, the religious festivals of different ethnic groups and the colorful celebrations including music, athletics and equestrian events. Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece is an accessible and fascinating volume, revealing how "pilgrimage" contributes to Greek religion as a whole.

xix, 308 pages ; 23 cm


Contents:
Preface Introduction 1. Official Pilgrimage Invitations and Sacred Truces 2. The Sanctity of Greek Pilgrims 3. Pilgrimage Destinations I: Mystery Cults, Healing Sanctuaries and Oracles 4. Pilgrimage Destinations II: Contests at Panhellenic Festivals 5. Pilgrimages by Ethnic Groups 6. Cult Regulations at Sanctuaries 7. The Female Pilgrim 8. Organizational Requirements at Pilgrimage Sites Footnotes Abbreviations Bibliography Index

 

 
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Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece

by: Dillon, M.

  • ISBN-13: 9780415127752 / 978-0-415-12775-2
  • ISBN-03: 0415127750 / 0-415-12775-0
  • Routledge, London, 2007

Price: 89,00 EURO

1 copy in stock