Greek Mysteries
Author | : Michael B. Cosmopoulos |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2005-08-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134536160 |
ISBN-13 | : 113453616X |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Download or read book Greek Mysteries written by Michael B. Cosmopoulos and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-08-18 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an international team of acknowledged experts, this excellent book studies a wide range of contributions and showcases new research on the archaeology, ritual and history of Greek mystery cults. With a lack of written evidence that exists for the mysteries, archaeology has proved central to explaining their significance and this volume is key to understanding a phenomenon central to Greek religion and society.