Greek Hero Cults and Ideas of Immortality

by Lewis Richard Farnell and Lewis Richard 1856-1934 Farnell

Book Overview

Greek Hero Cults and Ideas of Immortality by Lewis Richard Farnell is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek beliefs and practices surrounding hero worship and the concept of immortality. The book explores the various ways in which the Greeks honored and revered their heroes, including through the establishment of cults and the construction of elaborate monuments and shrines. Farnell delves into the origins of hero worship in Greek mythology and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162644117
• ISBN13: 9781162644110
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"