In addition to their famous gods and goddesses, the ancient Greeks also worshiped deceased human beings, including child and baby heroes. Although these heroes played an essential role in Greek religion, Corinne Ondine Pache's Baby and Child Heroes in Ancient Greece is the first systematic study of the considerable number of Greek babies and children who became enduring myths, objects of worship, and the recipients of sacrifice. Examining...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0252029291
ISBN13:9780252029295
Release Date:December 2004
Publisher:University of Illinois Press
Length:248 Pages
Weight:1.31 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.3"
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