{"product_id":"ancient-greek-divination-hardback-9781405115728","title":"Ancient Greek Divination (Hardback) 9781405115728","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAncient Greek Divination\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A highly readable and engaging work. The complex and fascinating modes through which the Greeks discerned the will of the gods has never been more accessible to a modern audience. Johnston's sweeping yet detailed discussion will surely be of interest to a generously wide readership.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eDerek Collins, University of Michigan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e“The most comprehensive, accessible treatment of ancient Greek divination available in English. It will be of interest to both specialists and students. Sarah Johnston brings lucid clarity to the shadowy range of ancient technologies by which the Greeks found messages from their gods.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePeter T. Struck, University of Pennsylvania\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eSarah Iles Johnston (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405115728, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 1 August 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e208 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.6 x 15.8 x 2.1 cm, 0.445 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"It is, in fact, difficult to find fault with this work.\" (\u003ci\u003eAestimatio: Critical Reviews in the History of Science,\u003c\/i\u003e June 2010)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"This is a very accessible volume that explores the complicated roles and methods of divination throughout the Greek world. Johnston successfully elucidates the uses, importance, and pliancy of divination in the ancient world using both Greek and Roman sources. She bravely approaches this inherently vague realm and has created a text that is very useful in its breadth and scope.\" (\u003ci\u003eReligious Studies Review\u003c\/i\u003e, June 2010)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Johnston has made a fine exposition and analysis of a wide variety of ancient evidence, well-supported by current scholarship and her own careful interpretations.” (\u003ci\u003eBryn Mawr Classical Review\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“With \u003ci\u003eAncient Greek Divination\u003c\/i\u003e, Johnston makes another outstanding contribution to the study of Greek religion.” (\u003ci\u003eChoice Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2009)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, \u003ci\u003eAncient Greek Divination\u003c\/i\u003e offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eList of Figures. \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eList of Abbreviations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Why Divination?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The Divine Experience Part One: Delphi and Dodona.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The Divine Experience Part Two: Claros, Didyma and Others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Freelance Divination: The Mantis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. The Mantis and the Magician.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex Locorum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20%5BHB%5D%22\"\u003eHB\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52437751202072,"sku":"9781405115728","price":80.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405115728.jpg?v=1784937919","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/ancient-greek-divination-hardback-9781405115728","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}