Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece
This volume explores the religious motivations for pilgrimage and reveals the main preoccupations of worshippers in Ancient Greece.
Dillon examines the main sanctuaries of Delphi, Epidauros and Olympia, as well as the less well-known oracle of Didyma in Asia Minor and the festivals at the Isthmus of Corinth. He discusses the modes of travel to the sites, means of communication between pilgrims and the religious and ritual practices at the sanctuaries themselves.
A unique insight into pilgrimage in Ancient Greece is presented, focusing on the diverse aspects of pilgrimage; the role of women and children, the religious festivals of particular ethnic groups and the colourful celebrations involving music, athletics and equestrian events. Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece is an accessible and fascinating volume, which reveals how the concept of pilgrimage contributes to Greek religion as a whole.
Date de parution : 05-2012
13.8x21.6 cm
Date de parution : 07-1997
13.8x21.6 cm
Mots-clés :
Panhellenic Festivals; eleusinian; Olympic Festival; mysteries; Eleusinian Mysteries; olympic; Isthmian Festival; festival; Sacred Truce; isthmian; Great Panathenaia; sacred; Pythian Festival; site; Olympic Truce; healing; Healing Sanctuaries; sanctuary; Andanian Mysteries; truce; Homeric Hymn; Sacred Sites; Panhellenic Sanctuaries; Lesser Mysteries; City Dionysia; Aetolian League; Mount Kithairon; Preliminary Sacrifice; Oracular Centres; Young Men; Sacred War; Material Prizes; Kithara Player; Olympic Contests; Thanksgiving Offerings