Greek Augury

By William Reginald Halliday

Book Overview

Greek Augury is a book written by W. R. Halliday that delves into the ancient practice of augury in Greece. Augury was a form of divination in which the gods were believed to communicate messages through signs and omens. The book explores the various forms of augury practiced in Greece, including the interpretation of bird behavior, the reading of entrails, and the observation of lightning and thunder. Halliday also examines the role of augury in Greek religion and society, as well as its influence on literature and art. The book provides a comprehensive overview of this fascinating aspect of ancient Greek culture and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of divination and religion.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: 1162866802
• ISBN13: 9781162866802
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"