The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and Its Survival in Greek Religion
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Verkaufsrang
45988
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
British Library, Historical Print EditionsSeitenzahl
620
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,6/3,2 cm
Gewicht
857 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-584490-9
"The Minoan-Mycenaean Religion and Its Survival in Greek Religion" is a seminal scholarly exploration into the spiritual foundations of the ancient Aegean world. In this comprehensive work, Martin P. Nilsson investigates the complex religious systems of the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, meticulously tracing the elements that endured and evolved into the familiar traditions of Classical Greek religion.
By synthesizing archaeological findings with rigorous historical analysis, the author examines sacred sites, ritual artifacts, and divine iconography to uncover the nature of Bronze Age worship. The text delves into significant topics such as the veneration of the Great Goddess, the symbolism of the bull and the double axe, and the structure of palace and domestic cults. Nilsson's primary thesis focuses on the continuity between the Pre-Hellenic era and the later Hellenic period, arguing that many core aspects of Greek mythology and ritual practice are deeply rooted in these earlier cultures. This authoritative study remains an essential resource for students and scholars of archaeology, ancient history, and the evolution of religious thought, providing a clear window into the prehistoric origins of Western civilization.
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