The Great Dionysiak Myth Part 2

By Robert Brown and Robert Brown Jr.

Book Overview

""The Great Dionysiak Myth V2"" is a book written by Robert Brown that explores the ancient Greek myth of Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and ecstasy. In this second volume, Brown delves deeper into the various aspects of the myth, including the role of women in Dionysian rituals, the symbolism of the wine and the grapevine, and the connection between Dionysus and other gods and goddesses in the Greek pantheon. The book also explores the historical and cultural context of the myth, as well as its influence on literature and art throughout the ages. With its detailed analysis and scholarly approach, ""The Great Dionysiak Myth V2"" is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology and its enduring legacy in Western culture.1877. Other volumes in this set include ISBN number(s): 0766184641. Volume 2 of 2. The principal object of this work is to trace the history of religious thought, as illustrated by mythology, to its most archaic phases in Western Asia; for the purpose of disclosing certain root principles of belief which deliberate human opinion is indeed valuable, be relied on as an embodiment of actual truth. Contents: Dionysiak Nomenclature; Protagonistic Phases of Dionysos; Introduction of the Dionysiak Cult into Hellas; Dionysos Melqarth in the Phoenician Outer World. Illustrated.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: 076618465X
• ISBN13: 9780766184657
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"