The seer in ancient Greece / Michael Attyah Flower.
The seer in ancient Greece / Michael Attyah Flower.
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Berkeley : University of California Press, c2008.
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N133.30938/1
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English
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Physical content
xviii, 305 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
1. Problems, Methods, and Sources -- 2. Who Is a Seer? -- 3. The Role and Image of the Seer -- 4. Divination as a System of Knowledge and Belief -- 5. Disbelief and Skepticism about Seers: Is the Best Seer the One Who Guesses Well? -- 6. A Dangerous Profession: The Seer in Warfare -- 7. The Art of t...
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Publisher
Berkeley : University of California Press, c2008.
Place of Publication
California
Date Published
c2008.
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Summary
"The seer (mantis), an expert in the art of divination, operated in ancient Greek society through a combination of charismatic inspiration and diverse skills ranging from examining the livers of sacrificed animals to spirit possession. Unlike the palm readers and mediums who exist on the fringe of modern society, many seers were highly paid, well r...
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The seer in ancient Greece / Michael Attyah Flower.
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Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-274) and indexes.
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N133.30938/1
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74VMQDoLa4gl
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMQDoLa4gl
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ISBN
9780520252295 (hbk. : alk. paper)
0520252292 (hbk. : alk. paper)
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133.30938
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991000353769702626
