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Cretan Elements In The Cults And Ritual Of Apollo

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""Cretan Elements In The Cults And Ritual Of Apollo"" by Mary Hamilton Swindler is a scholarly work that explores the influence of Cretan culture on the worship of Apollo in ancient Greece. The book examines the archaeological evidence and literary sources to trace the development of Apollo's cult and rituals in Crete and their spread to other parts of Greece. Swindler argues that the Cretan influence on Apollo worship is significant and has been overlooked in previous studies. The book covers topics such as the role of Apollo in Cretan mythology, the use of dance and music in his worship, and the connection between Apollo and the Minoan goddesses. The author also discusses the impact of Apollo's cult on Cretan society and its political and religious institutions. Overall, ""Cretan Elements In The Cults And Ritual Of Apollo"" offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the cultural exchange between Crete and Greece in the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163585634
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 80
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x4 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 118 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 26. november 2024
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""Cretan Elements In The Cults And Ritual Of Apollo"" by Mary Hamilton Swindler is a scholarly work that explores the influence of Cretan culture on the worship of Apollo in ancient Greece. The book examines the archaeological evidence and literary sources to trace the development of Apollo's cult and rituals in Crete and their spread to other parts of Greece. Swindler argues that the Cretan influence on Apollo worship is significant and has been overlooked in previous studies. The book covers topics such as the role of Apollo in Cretan mythology, the use of dance and music in his worship, and the connection between Apollo and the Minoan goddesses. The author also discusses the impact of Apollo's cult on Cretan society and its political and religious institutions. Overall, ""Cretan Elements In The Cults And Ritual Of Apollo"" offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the cultural exchange between Crete and Greece in the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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