Herodotus and Religion in the Persian Wars

Herodotus and Religion in the Persian Wars
Author: Jon D. Mikalson
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2004-07-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 0807862010

The two great Persian invasions of Greece, in 490 and 480-79 B.C., both repulsed by the Greeks, provide our best opportunity for understanding the interplay of religion and history in ancient Greece. Using the Histories of Herodotus as well as other historical and archaeological sources, Jon Mikalson shows how the Greeks practiced their religion at this pivotal moment in their history. In the period of the invasions and the years immediately after, the Greeks--internationally, state by state, and sometimes individually--turned to their deities, using religious practices to influence, understand, and commemorate events that were threatening their very existence. Greeks prayed and sacrificed; made and fulfilled vows to the gods; consulted oracles; interpreted omens and dreams; created cults, sanctuaries, and festivals; and offered dozens of dedications to their gods and heroes--all in relation to known historical events. By portraying the human situations and historical circumstances in which Greeks practiced their religion, Mikalson advances our knowledge of the role of religion in fifth-century Greece and reveals a religious dimension of the Persian Wars that has been previously overlooked.

The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny of Asia

The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny of Asia
Author: Mark H. Munn
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2006-07-11
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520243498

Among maternal deities of the Greek pantheon, the Mother of the Gods was a paradox. Conflict and resolution were played out symbolically, Munn shows, and the goddess of Lydian tyranny was eventually accepted by the Athenians as the Mother of the Gods and a symbol of their own sovereignty.

An Account of Egypt

An Account of Egypt
Author: Herodotus
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2016-04-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 1365030083

'An Account of Egypt' is the story of Greek historian Herodotus' travels through the Ptolemaic Kingdom. It is a richly descriptive tale of ancient Egyptian customs, rituals and daily life from the legendary writer whom Cicero labeled 'The Father of History.'

The Persian Wars

The Persian Wars
Author: Herodotus
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 245
Release: 2023-11-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Herodotus, the great Greek historian, wrote this famous history of warfare between the Greeks and the Persians in a delightful style. Herodotus portrays the dispute as one between the forces of slavery on the one hand and freedom on the other. This work covers the rise of the Persian influence and a history of the Persian empire, a description and history of Egypt, and a long digression on the landscape and traditions of Scythia. Because of the comprehensiveness of this work, it was considered the founding work of history in Western literature. A must-have for history enthusiasts.

The Histories Book 2: Euterpe

The Histories Book 2: Euterpe
Author: Herodotus
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 99
Release: 2012-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 162558041X

Herodotus was an ancient Greek historian who lived in the fifth century BC (c.484 - 425 BC). He has been called the "Father of History", and was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative. The Histories-his masterpiece and the only work he is known to have produced-is a record of his "inquiry", being an investigation of the origins of the Greco-Persian Wars and including a wealth of geographical and ethnographical information. The Histories, were divided into nine books, named after the nine Muses: the "Muse of History", Clio, representing the first book, then Euterpe, Thaleia, Melpomene, Terpsichore, Erato, Polymnia, Ourania and Calliope for books 2 to 9, respectively.

The Mirror of Herodotus

The Mirror of Herodotus
Author: François Hartog
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2009-07
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520264231

"The best book to come out on Herodotus in years."—G. E. R. Lloyd, King's College Cambridge

Divinity and History

Divinity and History
Author: Thomas Harrison
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780199253555

This work places Herodotus' religious beliefs at the centre of his conception of history, but by seeing instances of scepticism and of belief in relation to one another redresses the recent emphasis on the centrality of ritual.

Past and Process in Herodotus and Thucydides

Past and Process in Herodotus and Thucydides
Author: Virginia J. Hunter
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2017-03-14
Genre: History
ISBN: 1400886287

This is the first systematic attempt to compare Herodotus and Thucydides as contemporaries, that is, as pre- Socratic thinkers who employed rather similar concepts and intellectual tools and who worked within the same theoretical framework or space. The work also brings to the study of the ancient historians widely accepted and recognizable concepts derived from contemporary historiography and the methodology of the social sciences. Originally published in 1982. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

The History of Herodotus

The History of Herodotus
Author: Herodotus
Publisher: Biblo & Tannen Booksellers & Publishers
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1928
Genre: History
ISBN:

This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!