Divine Honors for Mortal Men in Greek Cities: The Early Cases

by Christian Habicht

In the Hellenistic period of Greek history, communities often offered honors and titles to representatives of certain dynasties. Modeled on the earlier civic practice of creating a cult for important mythological or divine figures, the more modern ruler cult signified which figures were important to a city and its region, and represented the city's appreciation in return for favors or military services offered. Divine Honors for Mortal Men in Greek...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097997139X
• ISBN13: 9780979971396
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Michigan Classical Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.1"