A History of Greek Religion
This book provides an account of Greek national religion and its decay. The following subjects are covered: Minoan-Mycenaean religion and its survival in Greek religion; Origins of Greek mythology; Primitive belief and ritual; Gods of nature and of human life; The Homeric anthropomorphism and rationalism; Legalism and mysticism; The civic religion; The religion of the cultured classes and the religion of the peasants.
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A History of Greek Religion
This book provides an account of Greek national religion and its decay. The following subjects are covered: Minoan-Mycenaean religion and its survival in Greek religion; Origins of Greek mythology; Primitive belief and ritual; Gods of nature and of human life; The Homeric anthropomorphism and rationalism; Legalism and mysticism; The civic religion; The religion of the cultured classes and the religion of the peasants.
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A History of Greek Religion

A History of Greek Religion

by Martin P. Nilsson
A History of Greek Religion

A History of Greek Religion

by Martin P. Nilsson

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This book provides an account of Greek national religion and its decay. The following subjects are covered: Minoan-Mycenaean religion and its survival in Greek religion; Origins of Greek mythology; Primitive belief and ritual; Gods of nature and of human life; The Homeric anthropomorphism and rationalism; Legalism and mysticism; The civic religion; The religion of the cultured classes and the religion of the peasants.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780393002874
Publisher: Norton, W. W. & Company, Inc.
Publication date: 11/17/1964
Series: Norton Library (Hardcover)
Edition description: Second Edition
Pages: 324
Sales rank: 857,473
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 1.00(d)
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