The Traveler's Key to Ancient Greece

The Traveler's Key to Ancient Greece
Author: Richard G. Geldard
Publisher: Quest Books
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2000-05-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780835607841

The Eleusian mysteries, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Theatre of Dionysus, the labyrinths of Knossos, the Delphic oracle---the book leads us to such sacred sites in the ancient way of spiritual pilgrimage. "The gods have not totally vacated the holy places," says Richard Geldard. "Any 'vacating' has to do with our own lack of awareness." He brings to life the mythology that shaped the brilliance of Greek architecture and art, integrating rare historical material with the most recent archeological data. The result is a specialty guidebook comprehensive enough to be the only one you pack, with commentary on: Major and lesser sites of the palace and temple cultures; Greek drama, philosophy, art, and sculpture; Sacred geometry and architecture; Gallery collections in three major museums. Whether you're an armchair or actual traveler, Traveler's Key opens access to the fabled wisdom enjoyed by pilgrims of old and to the living mythology that still has power to transform lives.

The Traveler's Key to Ancient Egypt

The Traveler's Key to Ancient Egypt
Author: John Anthony West
Publisher: Quest Books
Total Pages: 526
Release: 1995
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780835607247

Information to the art and architecture of the sacred sites of ancient Egypt and of items in the Cairo and Luxor museums also provides coverage of modern Egyptology

Greek Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy

Greek Mythology: A Traveler's Guide from Mount Olympus to Troy
Author: David Stuttard
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2016-04-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0500773319

A hands-on traveler's guide to the enthralling tales of Greek mythology, organized around the cities and landscapes where the events are set The Greek myths have a universal appeal, beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific landscapes: the city of Thebes and mountain range Cithaeron dominate the tale of Oedipus; the city of Mycenae broods over the fates of Agamemnon and Electra; while Knossos boasts the scene of Theseus’ slaying of the Minotaur. Drawing on a wide range of classical sources, newly translated by the author, and illustrated with specially commissioned drawings, this book is both a useful read for those visiting the sites and a fascinating imaginative journey for the armchair traveler. The itinerary includes twenty-two locations, from Mount Olympus to Homer’s Hades, recounting the myths and history associated with each site and highlighting features that visitors can still see today. Scholarly text, supported by quotes from primary sources and contemporary research, as well as the enticing stories of gods and goddesses, heroes and villains, enrich the reader’s literal or simply literary experience of these sites, whose significance still resonates today.

The Traveler's Key to Ancient Greece

The Traveler's Key to Ancient Greece
Author: Richard G. Geldard
Publisher: Alfred a Knopf Incorporated
Total Pages: 323
Release: 1989
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9780394556314

Provides background information on Greek history and culture and describes ancient temples, sanctuaries, palaces, and theaters

Wandering in Ancient Greek Culture

Wandering in Ancient Greek Culture
Author: Silvia Montiglio
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2005-08-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0226534979

"Examining the act of wandering through many lenses, Wandering in Ancient Greek Culture addresses questions such as: Why did the Greeks associate the figure of the wanderer with the condition of exile? How was the expansion of the world under Rome reflected in the connotations of wandering? Does a person learn by wandering, or is wandering a deviation from the truth? In the end, this matchless volume shows how the transformations that affected the figure of the wanderer coincided with new perceptions of the world and of travel, and invites us to consider its definition and import today."--BOOK JACKET.

Greek Pilgrimage

Greek Pilgrimage
Author: John Carroll
Publisher: Scribe Publications Pty Limited
Total Pages: 215
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781921640742

A meditation on classical Greece, journeying through its great sites, monuments, and cultural works. On the way, it examines the country's pivotal role in the foundation of the modern world. Greek Pilgrimage is also designed to serve as a practical guide for the modern traveller to Greece.

A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey

A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
Author: Clyde E. Fant
Publisher: OUP USA
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2003-10-23
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0195139178

Nearly two-thirds of the New Testament—including all of the letters of Paul, most of the book of Acts, and the book of Revelation—is set outside of Israel, in either Turkey or Greece. Although biblically-oriented tours of the areas that were once ancient Greece and Asia Minor have become increasingly popular, up until now there has been no definitive guidebook through these important sites. In A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey, two well-known, well-traveled biblical scholars offer a fascinating historical and archaeological guide to these sites. The authors reveal countless new insights into the biblical text while reliably guiding the traveler through every significant location mentioned in the Bible. The book completely traces the journeys of the Apostle Paul across Turkey (ancient Asia Minor), Greece, Cyprus, and the islands of the Mediterranean. A description of the location and history of each site is given, followed by an intriguing discussion of its biblical significance. Clearly written and in non-technical language, the work links the latest in biblical research with recent archaeological findings. A visit to the site is described, complete with easy-to-follow walking directions, indicating the major items of archaeological interest. Detailed site maps, historical charts, and maps of the regions are integrated into the text, and a glossary of terms is provided. Easy to use and abundantly illustrated, this unique guide will help visitors to Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus appreciate the rich history, significance, and great wonder of the ancient world of the Bible.

News and Society in the Greek Polis

News and Society in the Greek Polis
Author: Sian Lewis
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 222
Release: 1996
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780807846216

Sian Lewis explores the role of news and information in shaping Greek society from the sixth to the fourth centuries, b.c. Applying ideas from the study of modern media to her analysis of the functions of gossip, travel, messengers, inscriptions, and inst

National Geographic Traveler Greece

National Geographic Traveler Greece
Author: Mike Gerrard
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2014
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1426212496

Combining in-depth information with high quality maps and photographs, this guide describes major cultural, architectural and historical sites and includes commissioned walks and drives. An extensive travel planner details practicalities, including where to find the best tavernas and the finest gold jewellery