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Arthur B. Cook

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Description:A. B. Cook (1868–1952) published the first volume of his monumental A Study in Ancient Religion in 1914. This comprehensive work traces the genesis, development and growth of the cult of Zeus from Hellenic worship of the 'bright sky' to the personified and anthropomorphised Zeus, the god of the sky. It focuses on the development of mountain-cults, religious syncretism with solar cults, and the importance of the sun, moon and stars to the worship of Zeus. Cook skilfully integrates both archaeological and ancient literary evidence as well as offering a synthesis of scholarly knowledge. This sumptuous work is a treasure-trove of primary texts, epigraphic material and archaeological data. It contains over 600 illustrations and the most important literary sources, both Greek and Latin, are quoted in full. It is an indispensable tool for students of classics, mythology and ancient religion.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion; Volume 1: Zeus God of the Bright Sky. To get started finding Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion; Volume 1: Zeus God of the Bright Sky, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Release: 1940

ISBN: 0819601489

Description: A. B. Cook (1868–1952) published the first volume of his monumental A Study in Ancient Religion in 1914. This comprehensive work traces the genesis, development and growth of the cult of Zeus from Hellenic worship of the 'bright sky' to the personified and anthropomorphised Zeus, the god of the sky. It focuses on the development of mountain-cults, religious syncretism with solar cults, and the importance of the sun, moon and stars to the worship of Zeus. Cook skilfully integrates both archaeological and ancient literary evidence as well as offering a synthesis of scholarly knowledge. This sumptuous work is a treasure-trove of primary texts, epigraphic material and archaeological data. It contains over 600 illustrations and the most important literary sources, both Greek and Latin, are quoted in full. It is an indispensable tool for students of classics, mythology and ancient religion.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion; Volume 1: Zeus God of the Bright Sky. To get started finding Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion; Volume 1: Zeus God of the Bright Sky, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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