Gods and Heroes in the Athenian Agora

by John McK. Camp II

Overview

Religion played a part in almost every aspect of civic life, so shrines, temples, altars, and dedications are conspicuous at almost every turn during a visit to the Athenian Agora. The author of this booklet shows where and how the major Olympian gods were worshipped, and then turns his attention to lesser known deities, such as Hekate, the triple-bodied goddess of the crossroads. He argues that the cults of heroes, such as Theseus, one of the legendary founders of Athens, were much more popular than the official state religion focused on the Olympian gods.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780876616239
Publisher:	American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Publication date:	01/01/1980
Series:	Agora Picture Book , #19
Edition description:	Volume XIX ed.
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	5.47(w) x 8.46(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	17 Years

About the Author

John Mc K. Camp II is Director of Excavations at the Athenian Agora and Professor of Classics at Randolph-Macon College.