| Greek Religious Terminology - Telete & Orgia: A Revised and Expanded English Edition of the Studies by Zijderveld and Van Der Burg Revised, Expand Edition Contributor(s): Schuddeboom, Feyo (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004178139 ISBN-13: 9789004178137 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $155.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Foreign Language Study | Ancient Languages (see Also Latin) - Religion | History - Religion | Antiquities & Archaeology |
| Dewey: 485 |
| LCCN: 2009029149 |
| Series: Religions in the Graeco-Roman World |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.6" W x 9.6" (1.40 lbs) 308 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A proper understanding of the words τελετή and ὄργια and the context in which they occur is fundamental to the study of Greek religion. This volume seeks to make a significant portion of the source material available to present-day students of religions in the Graeco-Roman world. The ancient texts are accompanied by English translations. Revised chapters from the seminal works by Zijderveld (1934) and Van der Burg (1939) show a whole range of different contexts in ancient literature, thus arguing against an automatic equation of τελετή and ὄργια with mystery rites. New chapters give an overview of the loanword orgia in Latin poetry, and of τελετή and ὄργια in the epigraphical evidence. |