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Greek gods abroad : names, natures, and transformations

Parker, Robert, 1950- author

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\"From even before the time of Alexander the Great, the Greek gods spread throughout the Mediterranean, carried by settlers and largely adopted by the indigenous populations. By the third century BC, gods bearing Greek names were worshipped everywhere from Spain to Afghanistan, with the resulting religious systems a variable blend of Greek and indigenous elements. Greek Gods Abroad examines the interaction between Greek religion and the cultures of the eastern Mediterranean with which it came into contact. Robert Parker shows how Greek conventions for naming gods were extended and adapted, providing bold new insights into religious and psychological values across the Mediterranean. The result is a rich portrait of ancient polytheism as it was practiced over 600 years of history\"--Provided by publisher.

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Subject: Gods, Greek. / Civilization, Classical. / Polytheism. / Mediterranean Region Civilization.
• ISBN: 9780520293946

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
BL783.P365 2017	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE