The Fishermen In The Dionysian Initiation Rites

By Robert Eisler

Book Overview

The book ""The Fishermen in the Dionysian Initiation Rites"" by Robert Eisler is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek religious practices centered around the god Dionysus. The author explores the role of fishermen in these rituals, which were known as the Dionysian initiation rites.Eisler delves into the history and mythology surrounding Dionysus, including his association with wine, fertility, and the wild. He also examines the various forms of the initiation rites, which involved music, dance, and other sensory experiences meant to induce altered states of consciousness in the participants.The author focuses specifically on the role of fishermen in these rituals, drawing on archaeological evidence and literary sources to paint a vivid picture of their significance. He argues that the fishermen were considered to be particularly attuned to the rhythms of nature and the cycles of life and death, making them ideal participants in the Dionysian rites.Overall, ""The Fishermen in the Dionysian Initiation Rites"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of ancient Greek religion and the complex ways in which it intersected with everyday life. It is a must-read for anyone interested in mythology, anthropology, or the history of religion.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Orpheus The Fisher, by Robert Eisler. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590291.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: 116281960X
• ISBN13: 9781162819600
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"