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Athletes and Oracles - The Transformation of Olympia and Delphi in the Eighth Century BC (Paperback)
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Athletes and Oracles - The Transformation of Olympia and Delphi in the Eighth Century BC (Paperback)
Series: Cambridge Classical Studies
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This book is a study of the origins and development of cult
practice at Olympia and Delphi. It traces changing patterns of
activity through the material record, and challenges many
assumptions about the nature and role of the archaeological data.
Dr Morgan considers the economics of dedication, technology and the
organization of craft production, which provide insights into the
behaviour of producers and purchasers of material dedicated at
sanctuaries. Her study is exceptional for the emphasis placed upon
the two sites in their contemporary local contexts and their
changing roles in society. The progression of state formation is
discussed through the relationship between changes in dedicatory
practice during the eighth century and the changing needs of
communities. The book concludes with a detailed study of the wider
roles of Olympia and Delphi as two major sanctuaries in Archaic
Greece, considering their relationships with other sites and their
place in the Greek festival calendar.
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