Greek and Roman Religions

ISBN-13: 9781118542958 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 336 str.

Rebecca I. Denova

Spis treści

Preface ixI Living with the Divine 1II The Ancient Civilizations of the Mediterranean Basin 23III Myths, Gods, and Heroes: Greece 47IV Myths, Gods, and Heroes: Rome 71V Temples and Priests 95VI Worship of the Gods: Community Religious Festivals 113VII Religion and Society 141VIII Communicating with the Divine 161IX The Mysteries 185X Death and the Afterlife: Funeral Rites and Funeral Games 205XI Religion and Philosophy 229XII Religion and the State 253XIII The Legacy of Greco-Roman Religions in Western Culture 277Glossary 303Index 315