The Seer in Ancient Greece
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Word Count
82,000 words, Guess
Page Count
328 pages
Physical Format
Hardcover
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveseerancientgreec00flow_885
- Internet Archiveseerancientgreec00flow_048
- Internet Archiveseerancientgreec00flow_221
- Internet Archiveseerinancientgre0000flow
- ISBN-100520252292
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- ISBN-139780520252295
- LibraryThing5112193
- Library of Congress Control Number2007004264
- OCLC Control Number82367806
- Better World Books9780520252295
- Better World BooksP9-BRN-713
- Open LibraryOL10434929M
Classifications
- LCCBF1765 .F56 2008
- LCCBF1765 .F56 2008eb
- LCCBF1765.F56 2008
Description
"The seer (mantis), an expert in the art of divination, operated in ancient Greek society through a combination of charismatic inspiration and diverse skills ranging from examining the livers of sacrificed animals to spirit possession. Unlike the palm readers and mediums who exist on the fringe of modern society, many seers were highly paid, well respected, educated members of the elite who played an essential role in the conduct of daily life, political decisions, and military campaigns. Armies, for example, never went anywhere without one. This engaging book, the only comprehensive study of this fascinating figure, enters into the socioreligious world of ancient Greece to explore what seers did, why they were so widely employed, and how their craft served as a viable and useful social practice." -- Publisher's description.
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