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5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent guide through the culture, history and religion of the Etruscans,
This review is from: Etruscan Life and Afterlife: A Handbook of Etruscan Studies (Paperback)
I purchased this book after noticing Larissa Bonafante as the author. As probably the most respected expert on the Etruscans in America I was expecting a highly informative book, though feared it may be too academic for my tastes. However, my fears were dashed as this guidebook was a beautiful companion through the history, myth and culture of the mysterious Etruscans. Every aspect of their wonderful culture is analyzed while bringing every piece of archaeological evidence possible to the discussion. I greatly enjoyed hearing of the differences of Etruscan myths and religion to that of the Greek and Roman pantheon. Too frequently the religion of the ancient Italic people is quickly brushed aside as being copies of their Greek neighbors. Larissa and her group of experts disprove that falsehood as well as many others along the way. If you have even the slightest interest in the enigmatic people who were the true bringers of civilization and refinement to the peninsula of Italia I cannot recommend this book enough.
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Etruscan Life and Afterlife: A Handbook of Etruscan Studies by Larissa Bonfante (Paperback - Aug. 1986)
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