{"product_id":"ancient-greek-religion-isbn-9781119565628","title":"Ancient Greek Religion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvides undergraduate students with a vibrant account of the religious world of ancient Greece, now in its third edition \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Greek Religion offers a detailed yet accessible introduction to the beliefs, myths, rituals, and deities of Greek religion. Author\u003c\/i\u003e Jon D. Mikalson provides a vivid depiction of Greek religious practice in Athens, Delphi, and Olympia during the Classical period and in select other cities during the Hellenistic period. This reader-friendly textbook explains basic concepts of Greek polytheism, describes major deities and cults, and discusses various aspects of Greek religious life in the context of the city-state, the village, the family, and the individual. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe revised third edition features new contributions by Andrej and Ivana Petrovic.  It has two new chapters: one highlighting Roman, Christian, and modern scholars’ approaches to Greek religion and one identifying the types of sources used to understand and reconstruct ancient Greek religion. This edition also expands discussion of magic and personal practices and includes an updated and expanded bibliography for each chapter. This popular textbook:  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers thorough coverage of major Greek gods, heroes, myths, and cults \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents translations of ancient texts to promote reflection and discussion \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeatures a glossary of recurring Greek terms and a wealth of high-quality color maps, images, figures, and illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes Greek religious practice from the perspectives of different worshippers, such as priests, slaves, family members, and public officials \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses various interpretations of the gods and the afterlife, the nature of piety and impiety, and the larger social and political context of ancient Greece  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Greek Religion, Third Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, remains the ideal introductory textbook for undergraduate courses including Greek Civilization, Greek Religion, Greek and Roman Religion, Ancient Religions, and Greek History. It is also an excellent source of reference for graduate students, instructors, and scholars studying religious life in Classical Greece. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of color plates vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of figures ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of maps xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbbreviations xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI An Overview: Greek Sanctuaries and Worship 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eII Greek Gods, Heroes, and Polytheism 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIII Seven Greek Cult Myths 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIV Major Greek Cults 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV Religion in the Greek Family and Village 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVI Religion of the Greek City-State 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVII Greek Religion and the Individual 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVIII Greek Religion in the Hellenistic Period 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIX Greek Religion and Greek Culture 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX How Do We Know That? 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXI Approaches to Greek Religion 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Plates 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary of recurring Greek terms 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJON D. MIKALSON\u003c\/b\u003e is William R. Kenan Jr. Professor Emeritus of Classics at the University of Virginia. Previously, he was Whitehead Professor at the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece. His books include \u003ci\u003eAthenian Popular Religion, Honor Thy Gods: Popular Religion in Greek Tragedy, Religion in Hellenistic Athens, and Herodotus and Religion in the Persian Wars.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAncient Greek Religion\u003c\/i\u003e presents a vivid account of the beliefs and major deities of Greece during the Classical period. Incorporating a wealth of literary, artistic, archaeological, and epigraphical sources, this student-friendly textbook describes Greek religious life in the context of the city-state, the village, the family, and the individual. Exploring Greek polytheism from the perspectives of different worshippers, readers develop a well-rounded understanding of gods and heroes, rituals and practices, cults and myths, concepts of piety and the afterlife, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow in its third edition, \u003ci\u003eAncient Greek Religion\u003c\/i\u003e includes brand-new chapters describing modern approaches to the study of ancient Greek religion and the sources used by scholars to understand and reconstruct this religion. A new section exploring private practices and magic in ancient Greece is joined by an expanded bibliography, additional further readings, a glossary of Greek terms, and numerous maps and illustrations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovering Classical Athens as well as cults at Delphi and Olympia and several Hellenistic cults elsewhere,\u003ci\u003e Ancient Greek Religion \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect textbook for introductory courses on Greek religion as well as courses in ancient religions, Greek and Roman religion, and Greek history and civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988738621669,"sku":"NP9781119565628","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119565628.jpg?v=1761781396","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/ancient-greek-religion-isbn-9781119565628","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}