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DIONYSOS

by Seaford, Richard

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Bookseller: Ancient World Books (CA)
Bookseller Inventory #: 3316
Format/binding: Hardcover
Book condition: Fine with no dust jacket
Edition: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415324874
ISBN 13: 9780415324878
Publisher: Routledge
Date published: 2006
Pages: 158
Size: 8 x 5 x 0.75 inches
LCCN: BL820.B2S43 2006
Dewey: 292.2113
Weight: 0.68 pounds
Keywords: 0415324874, Religion & Spirituality, Greece, Philosophy, Greek & Roman, Mythology, Classical Greek & Roman, Dionysus, Paganism, Mystery Religions
Subjects: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Witchcraft & Wicca; FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Ancient Languages; HISTORY / Europe / Greece;

Book Description

Routledge. Fine with no dust jacket. 2006. Hardcover. 0415324874 . Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World; 0.63 x 7.8 x 5.12 Inches; 158 pages; Covering a wide range of issues which have been overlooked in the past, including mystery, cult and philosophy, Richard Seaford explores Dionysos – one of the most studied figures of the ancient Greek gods. Popularly known as the god of wine and frenzied abandon, and an influential figure for theatre where drama originated as part of the cult of Dionysos, Seaford goes beyond the mundane and usual to explore the history and influence of this god as never before. Contents: Why Dionysos? Introducing Dionysos? Key Themes 1. Nature 2. Communality 3. Epiphany 4. Mystery-Cult 5. Death 6. Theatre 7. Psychology and Philosophy 8. Christianity. Dionysos Afterwards 9. After Antiquity 10. Dionysos and Money, Then and Now .

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