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Ancient Greek Religion Paperback – 10 July 2009

4.9 out of 5 stars 27 ratings
Edition: 1st

Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to the fundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greek religion.
  • Focuses on Athens in the classical period
  • Includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth and cult, and vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it was practiced
  • Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought and discussion, and abundant illustrations help readers visualize the rich and varied religious life of ancient Greece
  • Revised edition includes additional boxed texts and bibliography, an 8-page color plate section, a new discussion of the nature of Greek “piety,” and a new chapter on Greek Religion and Greek Culture

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Praise for the first edition:

"A brilliant general synthesis covering the Greek world over the period of 'classical' Athens ... [Mikalson's] book is a model of how it should be done." BBC History Magazine

"A first introduction to ancient Greek religion, which encompasses hundreds of deities of several different types, and varied widely over nearly two thousand years and thousands of large and small Greek city-states." Reference and Research Book News

"Clearly written and organised, it will be appreciated by students." Antiquity

"It is well written, very accurate, and communicative." Australian Religion Studies Review

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year

Review

Praise for the first edition:

"A brilliant general synthesis covering the Greek world over the period of 'classical' Athens ... [Mikalson's] book is a model of how it should be done." BBC History Magazine

"A first introduction to ancient Greek religion, which encompasses hundreds of deities of several different types, and varied widely over nearly two thousand years and thousands of large and small Greek city-states." Reference and Research Book News

"Clearly written and organised, it will be appreciated by students." Antiquity

"It is well written, very accurate, and communicative." Australian Religion Studies Review

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 10 July 2009
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 140518177X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1405181778
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 590 g
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 19.05 x 1.27 x 24.77 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 27 ratings

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  • Bcon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book that is very informative and easy to get through
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 July 2021
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Really great book on geek pre Christian religious practices. Very detailed but also easy to understand and get through. Hard to put down it’s so good.
  • Amateur Reader
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction to Ancient Greek religion
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 March 2019
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Excellently written, with a good overview of the religious activities and sanctuaries of ancient Athens mostly on which it is heavily focused. It also makes a good description of the role played by religion in the lives of Ancient Greeks both on a personal level but also on a community level.

    Minor complaints is that this book does not present any hymns or rituals in much detail nor does it cover much besides Athens. Finally, the author could have developed the theology and philosophy behind the Ancient Greek religion a bit more.

    But otherwise, this is an excellent introduction and overview of the topic of Ancient Greek religion.
  • Ian A. Mooney
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Study
    Reviewed in the United States on 7 January 2010
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    A good textbook, well formatted and well researched.
    It is extremely approachable with a wide knowledge based.
    I highly suggest this book.
    My only regrets were that it didn't go as "in-depth" as I would have liked, and it seemed to be lacking in appendicies and idexes.