Author Description
'divine Epiphany In Greek Literature And Culture' Is The First Comprehensive Survey Of The History Of Divine Epiphany As Presented In The Literary And Epigraphic Narratives Of The Greek-speaking World. Acknowledgements -- List Of Figures -- List Of Abbreviations -- A Note On Transliteration -- Introduction -- 1 Divine Morphology -- 2 Epiphanies In Crisis -- 3 Healing Epiphanies -- 4 Dei In Remotis -- 5 Erotic Epiphanies -- 6 Epiphanies In Cult -- 7 Theoxenia Festivals -- 8 Synthesis -- Bibliography -- Index Locorum -- Index Rerum Georgia Petridou. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work investigates the historical development and cultural significance of divine epiphany as a recurring motif within the literary and epigraphic records of the ancient Greek-speaking world. Georgia Petridou, a scholar of classical literature and religion, utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to analyze how the manifestation of gods was conceptualized and documented across various social contexts. The text argues that these accounts of divine presence were not merely static literary tropes but dynamic reflections of religious belief and societal expectations regarding the interaction between the human and the divine.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive survey of divine morphology and the physical representation of gods in ancient texts.
- Analysis of epiphanies occurring during periods of crisis, healing, and erotic encounters.
- Examination of theoxenia festivals and the role of epiphanies in established cult practices.
- Detailed index locorum and index rerum for academic reference.
Scope Limits
- The study focuses primarily on the Greek-speaking world and does not extend to comparative analysis of contemporary Near Eastern or Roman religious traditions.
- The analysis is restricted to literary and epigraphic narratives, excluding archaeological material culture unless directly referenced in the texts.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and classicists recognize this volume as a foundational survey for understanding the mechanics of divine manifestation in antiquity. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which makes it a specialized resource for students and researchers of Hellenic culture.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
ISBN-10:
0191791245
ISBN-13:
9780191791246
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