Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World

by Michael C. Scott and Michael Scott

Book Overview

A comprehensive narrative history of the ancient world's center, from its founding to its modern rediscovery

The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the "omphalos"-the "center" or "navel"-of the ancient world for more than 1,000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691150818
• ISBN13: 9780691150819
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.5"