Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece (Paperback)

This volume explores the religious motivations for pilgrimage and reveals the main preoccupations of worshippers in Ancient Greece. Dillon examines the main sanctuaries of Delphi, Epidauros and Olympia, as well as the less well-known oracle of Didyma in Asia Minor and the festivals at the Isthmus of Corinth. He discusses the modes of travel to the sites, means of communication between pilgrims and the religious and ritual practices at the sanctuaries themselves. A unique insight into pilgrimage in Ancient Greece is presented, focusing on the diverse aspects of pilgrimage; the role of women and children, the religious festivals of particular ethnic groups and the colourful celebrations involving music, athletics and equestrian events. Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece is an accessible and fascinating volume, which reveals how the concept of pilgrimage contributes to Greek religion as a whole.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2012
First published:	1997
Authors:	Matthew Dillon
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	332
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-69250-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-69250-4
Barcode:	9780415692502

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