| Dionysos Contributor(s): Seaford, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415324882 ISBN-13: 9780415324885 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $40.84 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: "Dionysos" is one of the most-studied ancient Greek gods for students and academics. He is popularly known as the god of wine and frenzied abandon, and has great significance for theatre -- drama, in fact, originated as part of the cult of Dionysos. However, Seaford's book covers a wider range of issues, such as mystery, cult and philosophy, which have been overlooked by many studies. As a volume in the "Gods and Heroes "series, this work will provide an indispensable introduction to the subject, or reference point for higher levels of study. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Ancient - General |
| Dewey: 222 |
| LCCN: 2006003271 |
| Series: Gods and Heroes of the Ancient World |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.18" W x 7.8" (0.47 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Covering a wide range of issues which have been overlooked in the past, including mystery, cult and philosophy, Richard Seaford explores Dionysos - one of the most studied figures of the ancient Greek gods. Popularly known as the god of wine and frenzied abandon, and an influential figure for theatre where drama originated as part of the cult of Dionysos, Seaford goes beyond the mundane and usual to explore the history and influence of this god as never before. As a volume in the popular Gods and Heroes series, this is an indispensible introduction to the subject, and an excellent reference point for higher-level study. |