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De Goden Van De Olympus ; Geschiedenis Van En Rijke Beschaving (2014)

by Barbara Graziosi(Favorite Author)

3.7 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Ambo/Anthos Uitgevers

review 1: This book gives a nice review of the gods of the Greeks, and especially discusses their evolution through the ages and into different cultures. It does a good job in pointing out how the concept of the gods was in constant flux, and not a static belief, as we generally understand them from our perspective. Well-written and worth reading if you are interested in ancient civilizations and cultural evolution.
review 2: A curious and entertaining look at the Greek pantheon and its history (and historiography) from earliest times through to the present. (I said curious, right?) This isn't whimsy, though - it's serious work with a philosophical bent, as Graziosi traces the gods through time, literature, art, and religion to show the lasting influences of ancient th... moreought and practice in the western (and even in the eastern) world. Highly original and thought provoking. Especially useful for the Notes and Further Reading section and the discussion of sources therein. less

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