State pilgrims and sacred observers in ancient Greece: a study of Theōriā and Theōroi

For at least a thousand years Greek cities took part in religious activities outside their territory by sending sacred delegates to represent them. The delegates are usually called theōroi, literally 'observers', and a delegation made up of theōroi, or the action of taking part in one, is...

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Subtitles:State Pilgrims & Sacred Observers in Ancient Greece
Main Author: Rutherford, Ian 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2013.
In:Year: 2013
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Greece (Antiquity) / Theoria
Further subjects:B Greece ; Religion
B Greece Religion
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781107038226