Description for Dionysos
Paperback. Covering a range of issues, including mystery, cult and philosophy, this work explores Dionysos - one of the most studied figures of the ancient Greek gods. Part of the "Gods and Heroes" series, it looks at the history and influence of this god. Series: Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 132 x 10. Weight in Grams: 202.
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.
As a volume in the popular Gods and Heroes series, this is an indispensible introduction to the subject, and an excellent reference point ... Read more
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415324885
SKU
V9780415324885
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Reviews for Dionysos
"Innovative and original approach to one of the most complex divine figures; accessible to a general audience...all will profit from the fascinating ways in which Seaford relates the ancient Dionysiac cult to our contemporary experience" -Oxford Bibliographies Online