Delphic Narratives
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Revisiting Delphi
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Author : Julia Kindt
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2020-01-16
Revisiting Delphi written by Julia Kindt and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-16 with History categories.
Revisiting Delphi speaks to all admirers of Delphi and its famous prophecies, be they experts on ancient Greek religion, students of the ancient world, or just lovers of a good story. It invites readers to revisit the famous Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, along with Herodotus, Euripides, Socrates, Pausanias and Athenaeus, offering the first comparative and extended enquiry into the way these and other authors force us to move the link between religion and narrative centre stage. Their accounts of Delphi and its prophecies reflect a world in which the gods frequently remain baffling and elusive despite every human effort to make sense of the signs they give.
The Delphic Oracle
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Author : Joseph Fontenrose
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2023-07-28
The Delphic Oracle written by Joseph Fontenrose and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-28 with Social Science categories.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.
Delphic Narratives
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Author : Lisa Maurizio
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Delphic Narratives written by Lisa Maurizio and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Mythology, Greek categories.
Delphi
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-05-21
Delphi written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-21 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes ancient accounts of Delphi *Includes a bibliography and online resources for further reading "[T]he seat of the oracle is a cavern hollowed down in the depths...from which arises pneuma [breath, vapor, gas] that inspires a divine state of possession." - Strabo, Geography 9.3.5 The ancient Greeks used a number of forms of divination to determine the future and seek advice from the gods as to which actions they should take in any given situation. The most popular of these ways to consult the Gods was through a visit to an oracle-usually a person-at a fixed shrine. The oldest of these Greek sites was at Dodona in Epirus, and while it continued to be a major oracle for the Greek world through antiquity, it was quickly overtaken by the oracle at Delphi as the most consulted by kings, politicians, and ordinary Greeks alike. Whereas the oracle at Dodona was of Zeus, that at Delphi was of Apollo. Over the years, the Delphic Oracle-located, it was believed, at the omphalos, the belly button of the world-came to such a position of preeminence that almost every major decision taken by any Greek polei in the Classical period involved a consultation with the god Apollo to ascertain whether the proposed action would be sanctioned by the gods. The format of the question was normally that of seeking approval for a proposition already decided upon, rather than an attempt to illicit instruction per se. Colonization decisions, political changes, and matters of religion were all subject to final approval from Delphi, delivered by the Pythia, the oracle through which the god was thought to speak. At an individual level and for those who could afford it, decisions on such matters as marriage, children, and business ventures were made after the oracle had spoken. The oracle's influence on so many major events in the Archaic, Classical, and to a lesser extent, Hellenistic and Roman periods is without parallel in any other part of the world or time. For many years, academics struggled to identify why it was that this particular oracle-rather than the oldest or one dedicated to any of the major Olympians-came to play such a decisive role in the lives of Greeks in the ancient world. Delphi overlooks the Gulf of Corinth, and it is no wonder why the setting mesmerized contemporaries. The majestic, almost magical, aspect of the site, bordered by precipitous cliffs and craggy footpaths on a hillside that is dotted with deep, dark caves and lined by gargling streams of pure water, never fails to inspire a sense of awe and wonder in its visitors, even to this very day. Despite the oracle's fame and popularity, however, modern knowledge of Delphi remains limited in certain respects. Cultic history has become so intertwined with cultic myth that the lines separating one from another have been nearly lost. Modern scholars studying the oracle of Delphi have tried to pull the shroud of mythology away from historical facts to illuminate the realities of the Apolline cult, but the job has often proved trickier than imagined. If anything, the work of scholars has deepened the mysticism of Delphi rather than dispel it, in large measure due to documenting fascinating and mysterious stories about the oracle. Certain aspects of the Delphic cult will likely always be impossible to describe with any degree of accuracy or certainty, despite scholars' best attempts at imaginative reconstruction, because its foundation and function depended entirely upon religious belief in Apollo and his prophetic gift, which no amount of scholarship can fully explain. Delphi: The History of the Ancient Greek Sanctuary and Home to the World's Most Famous Oracle looks at the famous Greek site, and the oracle's role in history. Along with pictures depicting important people, places, and events, you will learn about Delphi like never before.
Delphi Complete Works Of Andocides Illustrated
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Author : Andocides of Athens
language : en
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Release Date : 2023-03-20
Delphi Complete Works Of Andocides Illustrated written by Andocides of Athens and has been published by Delphi Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-20 with History categories.
Andocides was one of the ten Attic orators included in the “Alexandrian Canon” compiled in the third century BC. The son of Leogoras, Andocides belonged to the ancient Eupatrid family of the Kerykes, who traced their lineage to Odysseus and Hermes. He led a political life of misadventures, involving four exiles, numerous accusations, trials, acquittals and condemnations, all set against the turbulent backdrop of this pivotal period of the Athenian Empire. Although an unsuccessful politician, Andocides enjoyed a gift for vivid narrative and employed a simple and unembellished oratorical style. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This eBook presents Andocides’ complete extant works, with illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Andocides’ life and works * Features the complete extant speeches of Andocides, in both English translation and the original Greek * Detailed introductions to the speeches * Features K. J. Maidment’s translations previously appearing in the Loeb Classical Library edition * Includes Maidment’s detailed footnotes and introductions * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph — ideal for students * Brief biography — discover Andocides’ ancient world CONTENTS: The Translations The Speeches The Greek Texts List of Greek Texts The Dual Texts Dual Greek and English Texts The Biography Life of Andocides (1941) by K. J. Maidment
Revisiting Delphi
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Author : Julia Kindt
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2016-09-26
Revisiting Delphi written by Julia Kindt and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-26 with History categories.
An innovative reading of how different authors tell stories about the Delphic Oracle, focusing on the religious views thereby conveyed.
Delphi Collected Works Of August Strindberg Illustrated
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Author : August Strindberg
language : en
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Release Date : 2018-03-31
Delphi Collected Works Of August Strindberg Illustrated written by August Strindberg and has been published by Delphi Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-31 with Drama categories.
A pivotal figure of late nineteenth century theatre, the Swedish playwright, novelist and essayist August Strindberg produced over sixty plays and more than thirty works of fiction, often drawing directly on his personal experience. A bold experimenter of literary forms, he explored a wide range of dramatic methods and purposes, from naturalistic tragedy, monodrama and history plays, to expressionist and surrealist works. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Strindberg’s works ever compiled in English translation, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Strindberg’s life and works * Concise introductions to the major plays and other texts * 29 plays, with individual contents tables * Features rare plays appearing for the first time in digital publishing, including ‘Mother Love’ and ‘The Saga of the Folkungs’ * Early twentieth century translations by Warner Oland, Edwin Björkman, Claud Field, Ellie Schleussner and more (too many to list in this description; each translator’s name appears at the beginning of each work) * Excellent formatting of the texts * 6 novels by Strindberg * A wide selection of short story collections * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Selection of Strindberg’s non-fiction * Special criticism section, with 4 essays evaluating Strindberg’s contribution to literature * Features a bonus biography - discover Strindberg’s literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Plays The Outlaw Master Olof Lucky Pehr The Father Comrades Miss Julie Creditors The Stronger Pariah Simoom Debit and Credit Facing Death Mother Love The Link The First Warning The Road to Damascus Advent There are Crimes and Crimes Gustavus Vasa Erik XIV The Saga of the Folkungs Easter The Dance of Death The Bridal Crown Swanwhite The Dream Play The Thunderstorm After the Fire Spook Sonata The Novels The Red Room The Son of a Servant The Confession of a Fool On the Seaboard The Inferno The Growth of a Soul The Short Story Collections Married Historical Miniatures Fair Haven and Foul Strand The German Lieutenant and Other Stories In Midsummer Days and Other Tales The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order Non-Fiction Zones of the Spirit Legends: Autobiographical Sketches The Criticism August Strindberg by James Huneker The Eccentricity of August Strindberg by Otto Heller August Strindberg by Horace Barnett Samuel The Madness of Strindberg by Robert Lynd The Biography August Strindberg: The Spirit of Revolt by L. Lind-af-Hageby Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks
Theoclea The Delphic Oracle And Pythagoras In Eleusis And Atlantis
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Author : PanOrpheus
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013-08-29
Theoclea The Delphic Oracle And Pythagoras In Eleusis And Atlantis written by PanOrpheus and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-29 with categories.
In this book, a seminal book in the Theoclea series, we see Theoclea as a child, as she experiences her first vision of the future. The book moves on to a time when she has become The Delphic Oracle and gives the speech of a lifetime to a huge crowd before the Mysteries of Eleusis begin. The second part of the book moves on as Theoclea and her friends--her teacher, Pythagoras; Vorios the Magician; Morain, her Counselor, and Panelle, her Guardian/Protector see Atlantis. In the end, we know and see Atlantis as well
Consultation Of The Delphic Oracle
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Author : Leda Jean Ciraolo
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Consultation Of The Delphic Oracle written by Leda Jean Ciraolo and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with categories.
Delphi Complete Works Of Algernon Blackwood Illustrated
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Author : Algernon Blackwood
language : en
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Release Date : 2014-09-25
Delphi Complete Works Of Algernon Blackwood Illustrated written by Algernon Blackwood and has been published by Delphi Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-25 with Fiction categories.
The Master of the Supernatural, Algernon Blackwood was one of the most prolific writers of ghost stories in the history of the genre. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete fictional works of Algernon Blackwood, numerous illustrations, rare tales appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Blackwood’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 14 novels, with individual contents tables * Rare novels appearing for the first time in digital publishing * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Children’s works such as SAMBO AND SNITCH are fully illustrated with their original artwork * Rare short story collections – explore the weird fiction of the master short story writer * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Includes Blackwood’s autobiography EPISODES BEFORE THIRTY – discover Blackwood’s personal and literary life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with 3 short story collections, a rare play and revised texts CONTENTS: The Novels Jimbo (1909) The Education of Uncle Paul (1909) The Human Chord (1910) The Centaur (1911) A Prisoner in Fairyland (1913) Julius Le Vallon (1916) The Wave (1916) The Promise of Air (1918) The Garden of Survival (1918) The Bright Messenger (1921) Dudley & Gilderoy (1929) The Children’s Novels The Extra Day (1915) Sambo and Snitch (1927) The Fruit Stoners (1934) The Short Story Collections The Empty House and Other Ghost Stories (1906) The Listener and Other Stories (1907) John Silence (1908) The Lost Valley and Other Stories (1910) Pan’s Garden (1912) Ten Minute Stories (1914) Incredible Adventures (1914) Day and Night Stories (1917) Wolves of God, and Other Fey Stories (1921) Tongues of Fire and Other Sketches (1924) Shocks (1935) The Doll and One Other (1946) Miscellaneous Stories The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Play Karma (1918) The Autobiography Episodes before Thirty (1923)