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    Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World

     
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    Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World

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    In this richly illustrated account, Michael Scott covers the whole history and nature of Delphi, from the literary and archaeological evidence surrounding the site, to its rise as a center of worship with a wide variety of religious practices, to the constant appeal of the oracle despite her cryptic prophecies. He describes how Delphi became a contested sacred site for Greeks and Romans and a storehouse for the treasures of rival city-states and foreign kings. He also examines the eventual decline of the site and how its meaning and importance have continued to be reshaped right up to the present. Finally, for the modern visitor to Delphi, he includes a brief guide that highlights key things to see and little-known treasures.

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    EAN/ISBN:
    9780691150819
    Medium:
    Bound edition
    Number of pages:
    422
    Publication date:
    2014-02-25
    Publisher:
    Princeton University
    Languages:
    english
    EAN/ISBN:
    9780691150819
    Medium:
    Bound edition
    Number of pages:
    422
    Publication date:
    2014-02-25
    Publisher:
    Princeton University
    Languages:
    english

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