Gods and Heroes in the Athenian Agora: Revised and updated edition : Revised and updated edition
2nd ed.
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Agora Picture Book
ISBN-10
0876617127
ISBN-13
9780876617120
Edition
2nd ed.
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Imprint
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 30th, 2026
Print length
36 Pages
Product Classification:
Classical Greek & Roman archaeologyArchaeology by period / region
Ksh 1,100.00
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Religion permeated all aspects of civic life in ancient Athens, and its material traces are visible throughout the Agora. The archaeological and historical evidence for religious activity in the civic centre of Athens, and the worship of major Olympian deities, is explored in this new updated edition, illustrated in colour throughout.
Religion permeated all aspects of civic life in ancient Athens, and its material traces—shrines, temples, altars and dedications—are visible throughout the Agora. This booklet explores the archaeological and historical evidence for religious activity in the civic centre of Athens, examining the worship of major Olympian deities as well as more localized and lesser-known cults. Special attention is given to heroes such as Theseus, one of the legendary founders of Athens, whose veneration often rivalled or even surpassed that of the Olympians in popular practice. Drawing on the finds from the Agora excavations, this study offers an accessible examination of the intersection between civic space and sacred practice. Illustrated in colour throughout. New updated edition.
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