Ancient Greek Religion

Ancient Greek Religion: Historical Sources in Translation presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE.

• Presents a wide range of documents relating to the religious world of the ancient Greeks, from the earliest surviving literature to around the end of the fourth century BCE
• Provides extensive background information for readers with no previous knowledge of classical studies
• Brings together new and rare passages for comparison – with occasional new interpretations – to appeal to professionals
• Offers a variety of less frequently examined material and looks at familiar texts in new ways
• Includes the use of extensive cross-referencing to indicate the interconnectedness of different aspects of religious practice and thought
• Includes the most comprehensive commentary and updated passages available in a single volume