Athenian Religion

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Athenian Religion

Author	: Robert Parker
File Size	: 48,7 Mb
Publisher	: Oxford University Press
Language	: English
Release Date	: 01 May 1997
ISBN	: 9780198152408
Pages	: 401 pages

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Athenian Religion by Robert Parker Book PDF Summary

Robert Parker investigates the relation between religion and political prestige, considers the introduction of new cults, and looks in detail at such key personalities and events in the religious history of Athens as Lycurgus the Eteoboutad and his religious policies, and the trial of Socrates. The period covered is roughly that from 750 to 250 BC.

Athenian Religion by Robert Parker

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