Networks and Narratives: A Model for Ancient Greek Religion

Polis religion has become the dominant model for the description of ritual activity in ancient Greek communities. Indeed, scholars have invoked polis religion to try to resolve the much-debated question of the definition of magic vs. religion, arguing that particular ‘magical’ practices, and their p...

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Main Author: Eidinow, Esther 1970- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Centre [2011]
In: Kernos
Year: 2011, Volume: 24, Pages: 9-38
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