Horkos: the oath in greek society
Auteur :
Sommerstein, Alan H.
ISBN :
9781904675679
Date de publication :
1 juil. 2007
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 x 2,7 cm
Poids :
803 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The importance of oaths to ancient Greek culture can hardly be overstated, especially in the political and judicial fields. This title is based on a research project on the oath in ancient Greece. It includes chapters by experts in law, in political and social history, in literary criticism, and in cross-cultural studies.