Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion (Cambridge Library Collection - Classics Volume 3)
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A. B. Cook (Author)
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The renowned classical scholar and archaeologist A. B. Cook (1868-1952) published the final volume of his monumental Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion in two parts in 1940. The volume covers the theme of Zeus as a weather-god - the god of earthquakes, clouds, wind, dew, rain and meteorites - an idea that became common during the classical period. Part 2 contains three detailed appendixes on floating islands, the iconography of Eros and the idea of hierogamy. It includes a comprehensive index for the volume and addenda for all three volumes, and contains a rich selection of illustrations: maps, diagrams, photographs, and engravings, including many images of ancient pottery, statues, busts, friezes and ancient coins. A treasure-trove of primary texts, both Greek and Latin, epigraph material and archaeological data, this magnificent work remains an indispensable tool for students and scholars of classics, mythology and ancient religion. 3 Plates, color; 11 Plates, black and white; 148 Halftones, black and white
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- Contributor: A. B. Cook
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9781108021234
- Number of Pages: 366
- Packaged Dimensions: 156x234x19mm
- Packaged Weight: 520
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 2010-10-21
- Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Classics
- Binding: Paperback / softback
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