Hermes redresses the gap in modern English scholarship on this fascinating and complex god, presenting its readers with an introduction to Hermes' social, religious and political importance through discussions of his myths, iconography and worship. It also brings together in one place an integrated survey of his reception and interpretation in contemporaneous neighbouring cultures in antiquity as well as discussion of his reception in the post-classical periods up to the present day. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore the many facets of Hermes' myth, worship and reception.
Author: Arlene Allan
Publisher: Routledge
Publish Date: 2020
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0367496607
ISBN 13: 9780367496609
Dimension: Length: 6.14172 inches, Width: 0.53 inches, Height: 9.21258 inches
Weight: Weight: 0.99869404686 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 214
Hermes redresses the gap in modern English scholarship on this fascinating and complex god, presenting its readers with an introduction to Hermes' social, religious and political importance through discussions of his myths, iconography and worship. It also brings together in one place an integrated survey of his reception and interpretation in contemporaneous neighbouring cultures in antiquity as well as discussion of his reception in the post-classical periods up to the present day. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to explore the many facets of Hermes' myth, worship and reception.
Author: Arlene Allan
Publisher: Routledge
Publish Date: 2020
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0367496607
ISBN 13: 9780367496609
Dimension: Length: 6.14172 inches, Width: 0.53 inches, Height: 9.21258 inches
Weight: Weight: 0.99869404686 pounds
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 214