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Greek Gods Abroad: Names, Natures, and Transformations (Volume 72) (Sather Classical Lectures)

Robert C.T. Parker

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Description:From even before the time of Alexander the Great, the Greek gods spread throughout the Mediterranean, carried by settlers and largely adopted by the indigenous populations. By the third century BC, gods bearing Greek names were worshipped everywhere from Spain to Afghanistan, with the resulting religious systems a variable blend of Greek and indigenous elements. Greek Gods Abroad examines the interaction between Greek religion and the cultures of the eastern Mediterranean with which it came into contact. Robert Parker shows how Greek conventions for naming gods were extended and adapted, providing bold new insights into religious and psychological values across the Mediterranean. The result is a rich portrait of ancient polytheism as it was practiced over 600 years of history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Greek Gods Abroad: Names, Natures, and Transformations (Volume 72) (Sather Classical Lectures). To get started finding Greek Gods Abroad: Names, Natures, and Transformations (Volume 72) (Sather Classical Lectures), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: From even before the time of Alexander the Great, the Greek gods spread throughout the Mediterranean, carried by settlers and largely adopted by the indigenous populations. By the third century BC, gods bearing Greek names were worshipped everywhere from Spain to Afghanistan, with the resulting religious systems a variable blend of Greek and indigenous elements. Greek Gods Abroad examines the interaction between Greek religion and the cultures of the eastern Mediterranean with which it came into contact. Robert Parker shows how Greek conventions for naming gods were extended and adapted, providing bold new insights into religious and psychological values across the Mediterranean. The result is a rich portrait of ancient polytheism as it was practiced over 600 years of history.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Greek Gods Abroad: Names, Natures, and Transformations (Volume 72) (Sather Classical Lectures). To get started finding Greek Gods Abroad: Names, Natures, and Transformations (Volume 72) (Sather Classical Lectures), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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