Hiera Kala: Images of Animal Sacrifice in Archaic and Classical Greece (Religions in the Graeco-Roman World) [Hardcover]

F. T. Van Straten (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1995 | Series: Religions in the Graeco-Roman World (Book 127)

This text presents a collection, analysis and interpretation of the representations of animal sacrifice from ancient Greece. Whilst Archaic and Classical material is dealt with comprehensively, later evidence is adduced more selectively for the sake of comparison. Based on a combined study of archaeological, epigraphical and literary data, the book examines aspects of Greek sacrifice that are (or appear to be) represented in the iconographical material. Full catalogues of vase paintings and votive reliefs with depictions of sacrifice are included.

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'"Van Straten has made a valuable contribution to the understanding of sacrifice in the ancient world.'
"Internationale Zeitschriftenschau f]r Bibelwissenschaft und Grenzgebiete.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 374 pages
• Publisher: Brill Academic Pub (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9004102922
• ISBN-13: 978-9004102927
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,293,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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