Orpheus and greek religion: a study of the orphic movement
Auteur :
Guthrie, William Keith
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691024998
Date de publication :
10 oct. 1993
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Poids :
425 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
The tales told of Orpheus are legion. He is said to have been an Argonaut - and to have saved Jason's life. Did Orpheus, in fact, exist? His influence on Greek thought is undeniable, but his disciples left little of substance behind them. This work attempts to uncover and define Orphism by following its circuitous path through ancient history.