Greek Mysteries: The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Secret CultsMichael B. Cosmopoulos Routledge, 2005 M08 18 - 292 pages Written by an international team of acknowledged experts, this excellent book studies a wide range of contributions and showcases new research on the archaeology, ritual and history of Greek mystery cults. With a lack of written evidence that exists for the mysteries, archaeology has proved central to explaining their significance and this volume is key to understanding a phenomenon central to Greek religion and society. |
Contents
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Greek Mysteries: The Archaeology of Ancient Greek Secret Cults Michael B. Cosmopoulos Limited preview - 2005 |
Greek Mysteries: The Archaeology and Ritual of Ancient Greek Secret Cults Michael B. Cosmopoulos No preview available - 2003 |
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