The Primitive Spring Dance Or Dithyramb In Ancient Greece

by Jane Ellen Harrison

Book Overview

The Primitive Spring Dance or Dithyramb in Ancient Greece is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison. It is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek ritual dance known as the dithyramb, which was performed in honor of the god Dionysus during the festival of the same name. The book explores the origins and evolution of the dithyramb, tracing its development from a simple choral performance to a complex and highly stylized dance. It also examines the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162891238
• ISBN13: 9781162891231
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"