The Ancient Oracles: Making the Gods Speak

by Richard Stoneman

For more than a thousand years, Greeks from all walks of life consulted oracles for guidance received directly from the gods. This colorful and wide-ranging survey encompasses the entire history of Greek oracles and focuses fresh attention on philosophical, psychological, and anthropological aspects of oracular consultation. It also examines how Greek oracles' practices were distinctive compared to those of their neighbors, especially in Egypt,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300140428
• ISBN13: 9780300140422
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.3"