Underworld gods in ancient Greek religion: death and reciprocity

"This volume presents a case for how and why people in archaic and classical Greece worshipped Underworld gods. These gods are often portrayed as malevolent and transgressive, giving an impression that ancient worshipers derived little or no benefits from developing ongoing relationships with t...

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Main Author: Roberts, Ellie Mackin (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2020
In:Year: 2020
Series/Journal:Routledge monographs classical studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Greece (Antiquity) / Underworld / Gods / Mythology
RelBib Classification:BE Greco-Roman religions
Further subjects:B Death Religious aspects
B Mythology, Greek
B Gods, Greek
B Greece Religion