Introduction to a Scientific System of Mythology (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Muller, C. O.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330289781 ISBN 13 : 9781330289785

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

How local cults, names, and poets forged a shared pantheon

Discover how ancient Greek worship grew from many local traditions into a unified set of gods, and what that process reveals about myth, religion, and culture. This study examines the forces that shaped the Greek gods, from regional cults to poetic reform. It shows how names, places, and rituals influenced the way deities were pictured, worshipped, and understood across the Greek world. Through careful analysis of sources and legends, it explains how a diverse set of beliefs gradually formed a common mythology without losing local character.

• How local worship and tribal traditions contributed to a broader Greek pantheon
• How poets and ritual centers helped harmonize scattered deities into recognizable figures
• Why names, myths, and places matter for understanding ancient belief systems
• What the material evidence suggests about the development of Greek religion over time

Ideal for readers of classical history and mythology who want a clearer picture of how Greece’s gods came to be, and what that process says about ancient culture.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330289781
• ISBN 13: 9781330289785
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 374
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible