Hero cult in Pausanias
The explicit and implicit definitional criteria of cult heroes as described by Pausanias are examined in an attempt to understand heroes in the terms of ancient Greek religion. The distinctions between gods, heroes, and other mortals are examined. Particular attention is paid to the rituals indica...
Main Author: | Huard, Warren |
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Other Authors: | Charles Gladhill (Internal/Supervisor) |
Format: | Others |
Language: | en |
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McGill University
2012
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Online Access: | http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=110538 |
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