Sanctuaries and the Sacred in the Ancient Greek World

This Book Explores The Variety Of Ancient Greek Sanctuaries--Their Settings Spaces Shapes And Structures--And The Rituals Associated With Them Such As Festivals And Processions Sacrifice And Libation Dining And Drinking Prayer And Offering Dance Initiation Consultation And Purification. Subsequent Chapters Trace The Consequences Of The Roman Conquest The Triumph Of Christianity As Well As The Impact Of Turks Travelers Archaeologists And Tourists On These Sites. Featuring An Exhaustive Glossary And Bibliography The Volume Provides An Accessible Authoritative Introduction To Ancient Greek Sanctuaries And Their Ritual Activities.