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The papers of this volume focus on the sacred landscapes of ancient
Sicily. Religious and cultural dimensions of Greek sanctuaries are
assessed in light of the results of recent exacavations and new
readings of literary sources. The material dimension of cult
practices in ancient sanctuaries is the central issue of all
contributions, with a focus on the findings from ancient Akragas.
Great attention is also paid to past ritual activities, which are
framed in three complementary areas of enquiry. Firstly, the
architectural setting of sanctuaries is examined beyond temple
buildings to assess the wider context of their structural and
spatial complexity. Secondly, the material culture of votive
deposition and religious feasting is analysed in terms of
performative characteristics and through the lens of
anthropological approaches. Thirdly, the significance of gender in
cultic practice is investigated in light of the fresh data
retrieved from the field. The new findings presented in this volume
contribute to close the existing research gaps in the study of
sanctuaries in Sicily, as well as the wider practice of Greek
religion.
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