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The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece (Paperback)
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The Cult of Divine Birth in Ancient Greece (Paperback)
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Greek religion is filled with strange sexual artifacts - stories of
mortal women's couplings with gods; rituals like the basilinna's
"marriage" to Dionysus; beliefs in the impregnating power of snakes
and deities; the unusual birth stories of Pythagoras, Plato, and
Alexander; and more. In this provocative study, Marguerite
Rigoglioso suggests such details are remnants of an early Greek
cult of divine birth, not unlike that of Egypt. Scouring myth,
legend, and history from a female-oriented perspective, she argues
that many in the highest echelons of Greek civilization believed
non-ordinary conception was the only means possible of bringing
forth individuals who could serve as leaders, and that special
cadres of virgin priestesses were dedicated to this practice. Her
book adds a unique perspective to our understanding of antiquity,
and has significant implications for the study of Christianity and
other religions in which divine birth claims are central. The
book's stunning insights provide fascinating reading for those
interested in female-inclusive approaches to ancient religion.
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