9781332504244 - Dionysos and Immortality: The Greek Faith in Immortality as Affected by the Rise of Individualism (Classic Reprint) di Noyes, Alfred (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of the ancient Greek belief in the afterlife, tracing its development from archaic practices of feeding and appeasing souls to the profound faith in personal immortality that emerged in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE. The author explores the convergence of primitive ancestor worship, nature-based rituals, and the rise of the enigmatic Dionysos cult in shaping this transformation. The book sheds light on the interplay between religious practices and the broader cultural and intellectual shifts that defined the blooming of classical Greece, offering a nuanced understanding of the Greek religious experience and its enduring legacy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.