Ancient Greek Divination. Sarah Johnston Iles
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Ancient Greek Divination
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isbn 9781444303001
Автор произведения Sarah Johnston Iles
Издательство John Wiley & Sons Limited
The first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods. Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies