Sarah Iles Johnston, "Ancient Greek Divination"
English | 2008 | ISBN: 1405115734 | 208 pages | PDF | 1.4 MB
English | 2008 | ISBN: 1405115734 | 208 pages | PDF | 1.4 MB
The first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods.
Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more
Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies