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An Archaeology of Ancestors

- Tomb Cult and Hero Cult in Early Greece

About An Archaeology of Ancestors

Reconsiders the origins of the Ancient Greeks' ideas and practices concerning their own past. This study demonstrates that hero cult and ancestor cult persisted throughout the Iron Age. Practices such as visiting tombs to make offerings were common.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780847679423
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 240
  • Published:
  • November 21, 1994
  • Dimensions:
  • 148x222x25 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 474 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: November 28, 2024

Description of An Archaeology of Ancestors

Reconsiders the origins of the Ancient Greeks' ideas and practices concerning their own past. This study demonstrates that hero cult and ancestor cult persisted throughout the Iron Age. Practices such as visiting tombs to make offerings were common.

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