Greek Augury

By William Reginald Halliday

Book Overview

Greek Augury is a book authored by W. R. Halliday that explores the ancient practice of augury in ancient Greece. Augury is the practice of interpreting omens or signs in order to predict future events. The book delves into the history of augury in Greece, examining the various methods used by the Greeks to interpret signs from the gods. It also explores the role of augury in Greek religion and society, as well as its influence on Greek literature and mythology. Halliday draws on a range of primary sources, including ancient texts and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive overview of this fascinating subject. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek religion, culture, and history.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Greek Divination A Study of its Methods and Principles, by W. R. Halliday. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766128830.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425357830
• ISBN13: 9781425357832
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"