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The Strangeness of Gods

Historical Perspectives on the Interpretation of Athenian Religion

by S.c. Humphreys (, University Professor At Central European University, Budapest)

  • Hardback
  • 360 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 2.7 cm

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The Strangeness of Gods combines studies of changes in modern interpretations of Greek religion with studies of changes in Athenian ritual. The combination is necessary in order to combat influential stereotypes: that Greek religion consisted of ritual without theological speculation, that ritual is inherently conservative. To re-examine the evidence for Greek rituals and their interpretation is also to re-examine our own preconceptions and prejudices. The argument presented by S. C. Humphreys tries to bring Greek texts closer to the 'classic' texts of other civilizations, and religion, as a form of speculative thought, closer to science. Her studies of Athenian rituals put this emphasis on changing interpretations into practice, showing that the Athenians thought about their rites as well as celebrating them.
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  • Author

    S.c. Humphreys (, University Professor At Central European University, Budapest)

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Oxford University Press

  • Published

    September 2004

  • Weight

    672g

  • Page Count

    360

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 2.7 cm

  • ISBN

    9780199269235

  • ISBN-10

    0199269238

  • Eden Code

    1225567

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