The Oracles of the Ancient World

The Oracles of the Ancient World
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Publisher : Bristol Classical Press
Total Pages : 248
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Download or read book The Oracles of the Ancient World written by Trevor Curnow and published by Bristol Classical Press. This book was released on 2004-03-25 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ranging from Abai to Zeleia, from massive temples in Egypt to modest tombs in Turkey, oracles were a major feature of the religions of many ancient cultures until their demise under the Christian Roman emperors. This work is a guide to all the known oracles of the ancient world. The greater part of it is devoted to an alphabetical listing providing details of nearly 300 sites in more than 25 countries where oracles of one kind or another functioned in antiquity. The text is extensively cross-referenced and illustrated, and supplemented by indexes, a glossary, and a substantial introduction.


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