Ancient Greek Divination

by Sarah Iles Johnston

Book Overview

The first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods.

Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405115734
• ISBN13: 9781405115735
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"