Classical Athens and Delphic Oracle

This book provides an exploration of the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, where the god Apollo was believed to speak to inquirers through his priestesses. In particular, it examines Athens' use of the oracle c. 500-300 BC. Demonstrating the importance of communication with the gods, and doing their will, in classical Athenian society, Hugh Bowden concludes that ancient Athens was not a secular Westernized democracy as we understand the term today.

Author: Hugh Bowden
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 05/05/2005
Pages: 206
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.54h x 5.56w x 0.45d
ISBN: 9780521530811

About the Author
Bowden, Hugh: - Hugh Bowden is Lecturer in Ancient History at King's College London. He is the author of numerous articles on Greek religion and history and is editor of The Times Ancient Civilizations (2002).