In this fresh consideration of the origins of the ancient Greeks' ideas and practices concerning their own past; Carla M. Antonaccio demonstrates that hero cult and ancestor cult persisted; throughout the Iron Age; long before epic poetry's heroic narratives were widely disseminated. Although it was not until the dissolution of Iron Age societies that epic poetry and organized hero cult developed to aid claims to legitimacy; practices such as visiting tombs to make offerings were common; and contradict the usual picture of Iron Age religious conservatism.
2012-08-31 2011-06-05Original language:English 10.00 x .93 x 7.50l; #File Name: B00AA7UG5M412 pages
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Superb adventure!By CustomerThis was a great read. I am sorry to have finished the book; but happy to find that there are many others by the same author.0 of 3 people found the following review helpful. tough readBy Douglas R. KingHaving some difficulty getting into this book. Have put it down and started it again various times. Meanwhile I have ready 6 or 8 other books...Perhaps if you like the genre it will work for you.
