Dillon, Matthew

Omens and Oracles: Divination in Ancient Greece

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ISBN 13:
9780367594985
author:
Dillon, Matthew
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Routledge
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
462
Dimensions:
23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.90 kg
Genre:
Health & Wellbeing, Mind, Body & Spirit, Divination,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£47.15

Description

Omens and Oracles: Divination in Ancient Greece by Matthew Dillon explores the role of divination in ancient Greek society. This volume examines various forms of prophecy, including those derived from birds, celestial phenomena, animal entrails, and dreams. Divination played a crucial role in both personal and state decision-making, with expert diviners interpreting omens and oracles to guide individuals and states towards their divinely prescribed futures. The book delves into the ancient written evidence, inscriptions, and papyri, as well as the iconography of Greek divination. By examining these diverse forms of prophecy, Dillon sheds light on the significance of divination in ancient Greece, revealing its impact on everyday life and the ways in which it was used to inform decision-making.

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