The Oracles of the Ancient World: A Comprehensive Guide

By Trevor Curnow

Ranging from Abai to Zeleia, from massive temples in Egypt to modest tombs in Turkey, oracles were a major feature of the religions of many ancient cultures until their demise under the Christian Roman emperors. This work is a guide to all the known oracles of the ancient world. The greater part of it is devoted to an alphabetical listing providing details of nearly 300 sites in more than 25 countries where oracles of one kind or another functioned in antiquity. The text is extensively cross-referenced and illustrated, and supplemented by indexes, a glossary, and a substantial introduction.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715631942
• ISBN13: 9780715631942
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

An Invaluable Reference Aid & An Interesting Book

Curnow delivers a great reference tool for any researchers of the ancient world. It is complete with B/W pictures graphically describing the anicent oracles of Eastern and Western Europe including the famous Delphi Oracle. Curnow goes the extra mile when he gives every oracle its longitudinal and latitudinal degree position which pinpoints its exact geographical location. There is also a great set of maps showing by country the oracle's location. Anyone who is a fan of the ancient world will surely love this book!