The seer in ancient Greece /
"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...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berkeley :
University of California Press,
c2008.
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| Series: | Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature.
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| Online Access: | CONNECT CONNECT |
| 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 respected, educated members of the elite who played an essential role in the conduct of daily life, political decisions, and military campaigns. Armies, for example, never went anywhere without one. This engaging book, the only comprehensive study of this fascinating figure, enters into the socioreligious world of ancient Greece to explore what seers did, why they were so widely employed, and how their craft served as a viable and useful social practice." -- Publisher's description. |
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| Item Description: | EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America Books at JSTOR Evidence Based Acquisitions |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xviii, 305 p.). |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-274) and indexes. |
| ISBN: | 9780520934009 0520934008 1281385506 9781281385505 |
