Read The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis)

The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis)

Guy Maclean Rogers

4.9/5 (15723 ratings)

Description:Artemis of Ephesos was one of the most widely worshiped deities of the Graeco-Roman World. Her temple, the Artemision, was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and for more than half a millennium people flocked to Ephesos to learn the great secret of the mysteries and sacrifices that were celebrated every year on her birthday.In this work Guy MacLean Rogers sets out the evidence for the celebration of Artemis's mysteries against the background of the remarkable urban development of the city during the Roman Empire and then proposes an entirely new theory about the great secret that was revealed to initiates into Artemis's mysteries. The revelation of that secret helps to explain not only the success of Artemis's cult and polytheism itself but, more surprisingly, the demise of both and the success of Christianity. Contrary to many anthropological and scientific theories, the history of polytheism, including the celebration of Artemis's mysteries, is best understood as a Darwinian tale of adaptation, competition, and change.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis). To get started finding The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 0300182708

Description: Artemis of Ephesos was one of the most widely worshiped deities of the Graeco-Roman World. Her temple, the Artemision, was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and for more than half a millennium people flocked to Ephesos to learn the great secret of the mysteries and sacrifices that were celebrated every year on her birthday.In this work Guy MacLean Rogers sets out the evidence for the celebration of Artemis's mysteries against the background of the remarkable urban development of the city during the Roman Empire and then proposes an entirely new theory about the great secret that was revealed to initiates into Artemis's mysteries. The revelation of that secret helps to explain not only the success of Artemis's cult and polytheism itself but, more surprisingly, the demise of both and the success of Christianity. Contrary to many anthropological and scientific theories, the history of polytheism, including the celebration of Artemis's mysteries, is best understood as a Darwinian tale of adaptation, competition, and change.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis). To get started finding The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis)

The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos (Synkrisis)

More Books

For the Freedom of Zion: The Great Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66–74 CE

For the Freedom of Zion: The Great Revolt of Jews against Romans, 66–74 CE

Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness

Alexander: The Ambiguity of Greatness

Roots of the Western Tradition: A Short History of the Western World by Guy MacLean Rogers (2007-10-26)

Roots of the Western Tradition: A Short History of the Western World by Guy MacLean Rogers (2007-10-26)

The Sacred Identity of Ephesos (Routledge Revivals): Foundation Myths of a Roman City by Guy Maclean Rogers (2015-05-05)

The Sacred Identity of Ephesos (Routledge Revivals): Foundation Myths of a Roman City by Guy Maclean Rogers (2015-05-05)

Roots of the Western Tradition: A Short History of the Western World by Guy MacLean Rogers C. Warren Hollister(2001-07-05)

Roots of the Western Tradition: A Short History of the Western World by Guy MacLean Rogers C. Warren Hollister(2001-07-05)

2 Volumes of Hardcover Books on Alexander The Great: 1) Guy MacLean Rogers' Alexander The Ambiguity of Greatness 2) Peter Green's Historical Biography of Alexander of Macedon

2 Volumes of Hardcover Books on Alexander The Great: 1) Guy MacLean Rogers' Alexander The Ambiguity of Greatness 2) Peter Green's Historical Biography of Alexander of Macedon

The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos: Cult, Polis, and Change in the Graeco-Roman World (Synkrisis)

The Mysteries of Artemis of Ephesos: Cult, Polis, and Change in the Graeco-Roman World (Synkrisis)

The Sacred Identity of Ephesos: Foundation Myths of a Roman City (English and Greek Edition)

The Sacred Identity of Ephesos: Foundation Myths of a Roman City (English and Greek Edition)

The Sacred Identity of Ephesos (Routledge Revivals): Foundation Myths of a Roman City

The Sacred Identity of Ephesos (Routledge Revivals): Foundation Myths of a Roman City