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State Pilgrims and Sacred Observers in Ancient Greece - A Study of Theoria and Theoroi (Paperback)
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State Pilgrims and Sacred Observers in Ancient Greece - A Study of Theoria and Theoroi (Paperback)
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For at least a thousand years Greek cities took part in religious
activities outside their territory by sending sacred delegates to
represent them. The delegates are usually called theoroi, literally
'observers', and a delegation made up of theoroi, or the action of
taking part in one, is called theoria. This is the first
comprehensive study of theoroi and theoria. It examines a number of
key functions of theoroi and explains who served in this role and
what their activities are likely to have been, both on the journey
and at the sanctuary. Other chapters discuss the diplomatic
functions of theoroi, and what their activities tell us about the
origins of the notion of Greek identity and about religious
networks. Chapters are also devoted to the reception of the notion
of theoria in Greek philosophy and literature. The book will be
essential for all scholars and advanced students of ancient
religion.
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