Human transgression - divine retribution : a study of religious transgressions and punishments in Greek cultic regulation and Lydian-Phrygian propitiatory inscriptions ('confession inscriptions') /

This text analyses pagan concepts of religious transgressions as expressed in Greek cultic regulations from the 5th century BC-3rd century AD. Also considered are so-called propitiatory inscriptions from the 1st-3rd century AD Lydia and Phrygia, in light of 'cultic morality', intended to m...

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Main Author: Rostad, Aslak (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Oxford : Archaeopress Archaeology, 2020.

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Call Number: BL785

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Summary:This text analyses pagan concepts of religious transgressions as expressed in Greek cultic regulations from the 5th century BC-3rd century AD. Also considered are so-called propitiatory inscriptions from the 1st-3rd century AD Lydia and Phrygia, in light of 'cultic morality', intended to make places, occasions, and worshippers suitable for ritual.
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2020.
Physical Description:1 online resource (252 pages)
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781789695267 (PDF ebook) :