Antike Mythologie in christlichen Kontexten der Spätantike

It is well known that classical mythology outlasted the Christianization of the Roman Empire. This volume undertakes a new investigation of the complex conditions under which it continued to exist and thrive in Late Antiquity. Particular attention is devoted to the polemical and educational contexts...

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Contributors: Leppin, Hartmut (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:German
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WorldCat: WorldCat
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Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2015
In:Year: 2015
Series/Journal:Millennium-Studien / Millennium Studies
Further subjects:B The Early Church
B Ancient religions & mythologies
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Summary:It is well known that classical mythology outlasted the Christianization of the Roman Empire. This volume undertakes a new investigation of the complex conditions under which it continued to exist and thrive in Late Antiquity. Particular attention is devoted to the polemical and educational contexts in which classical mythology was often used, and to strategies designed to neutralize or assimilate it
ISBN:3110404958
Access:Open Access
Persistent identifiers:HDL: 20.500.12854/74610