State Pilgrims and Sacred Observers in Ancient Greece: A Study of Theōriā And Theōroi

ISBN-13: 9781107038226 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 552 str.

Ian Rutherford

Opis

For at least a thousand years Greek cities took part in religious activities outside their territory by sending sacred delegates to represent them. The delegates are usually called the roi, literally 'observers', and a delegation made up of the roi, or the action of taking part in one, is called the ri . This is the first comprehensive study of the roi and the ri . It examines a number of key functions of the roi and explains who served in this role and what their activities are likely to have been, both on the journey and at the sanctuary. Other chapters discuss the diplomatic functions of the roi, and what their activities tell us about the origins of the notion of Greek identity and about religious networks. Chapters are also devoted to the reception of the notion of the ri in Greek philosophy and literature. The book will be essential for all scholars and advanced students of ancient religion."

Spis treści

1. Approaches to theōriā: preliminary definitions and issues; 2. Evidence; 3. An historical overview; 4. Festival theōriā; 5. Festival announcement and truce; 6. Oracles; 7. Conveying offerings; 8. Theōroi as magistrates; 9. Theōriā and viewing; 10. Participants; 11. The journey; 12. Performances at the sanctuary; 13. Civic theōriā: two case studies; 14. The theoric chorus; 15. Politics and diplomacy; 16. Hellenism, panhellenism and common sanctuaries; 17. Theoric networks over space and time; 18. The case of Athens; 19. Philosophy and theōriā; 20. Theōriā in Greek imagination; 21. Epilogue. The end of theōriā.