The Oracle Of Dodona
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The Oracles Of Zeus Dodona Olympia Ammon
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Author : Herbert William Parke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1967
The Oracles Of Zeus Dodona Olympia Ammon written by Herbert William Parke and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1967 with HISTORY categories.
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The Oracle Of Dodona
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Author : Charles River
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2022-10-28
The Oracle Of Dodona written by Charles River and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-28 with categories.
In ancient Greece, "no other practice was so universal than the consultation of oracles." These holy sites were found in 260 locations around the Greek-speaking world, and they were considered the "most satisfactory means of ascertaining the future." These sanctuaries were "set apart from the profane, ordinary world" and were in the beginning restricted to natural locations where the divine was thought to be "especially present." They were set aside for special spiritual functions, and a state of purity was generally required of its participants. A historical tendency toward providing haven for criminals was based on the fear of shedding blood in a holy place, and the "fear that the evil magic would emanate from his curse." Of course, the Oracle of Delphi was one of the greatest religious institutions in ancient Greece and one which played a significant role not only in the formation and collective decisions of Hellenic localities and city-states but also in the personal lives of Greeks. The site was dedicated to the god Apollo, and the Greeks believed the god spoke his oracles through his prophetess, known as the Pythia. The judgments and decisions rendered by the oracle were so important to the Greeks that they often put them above all other interests, even security threats posed by the likes of the Persians, and Delphi was popular even amongst outsiders. Aside from Delphi, the most prominent oracles were located near Colophon, Xanthus, Claros, Branchidae, Olympia, and Dodona, and all the Greek oracles have been found in places with "extraordinary natural features" connected to their powers. The Oracle of Dodona was the oldest of all, and it was one of the few dedicated to Zeus and his consort goddess Dione. The oracular utterances heard at the oracles are generally referred to as "smokiness" in Greek, but at Dodona, the answers came in natural sounds and other peripheral phenomena. Unlike Apollo, Zeus traditionally had only one oracle: the Oracle of Dodona. The Oracle of Dodona was considered to be the oldest oracle in Greece and was originally dedicated to Rhea, Zeus' mother (this was widely known in Greece), but he displaced her over time. The Oracle (always a woman) would listen to the sound of the wind in the leaves of oak trees dedicated to Zeus and interpret the sound as the god's voice. Much later, Zeus also "adopted" the Oracle at Siwa in the Libyan desert. The Siwa Oracle was one of the "Sibyls" of the ancient world, and when she was visited by Alexander the Great, she predicted his rise to power and informed him of his divine heritage as Zeus's son. Despite the interest in Greek oracles, modern knowledge remains limited in certain respects, because cult history has become so intertwined with mythology that the lines separating one from another have been nearly lost. Modern scholars studying the oracles have tried to pull the shroud of mythology away from historical facts to illuminate the realities of the Greek cults, but the job has often proved trickier than imagined. If anything, the work of scholars has deepened the mysticism of the oracles rather than dispel it, in large measure due to documenting fascinating and mysterious stories about them. For example, much has been written about natural vapors and fumes that may have caused psychoactive effects in petitioners at oracles. Modern civilizations at times employ this argument to excuse the supposed ignorance of the ancient Greeks, and in some cases, such vapors have been identified and may indeed explain the activities at certain oracles. However, archaeologist Jelle de Boer, intimately associated with some of the most iconic Greek oracles, cautioned that "something can be extra-natural without being outright supernatural." He further noted that "present-day humans are pretty arrogant when they think the ancients could not have observed things clearly."
Dodona
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Author : Lawrence Treadwell
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
Dodona written by Lawrence Treadwell and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Dodonian oracle categories.
Dodona
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Author : Howard Fremont Stratton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1937
Dodona written by Howard Fremont Stratton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1937 with Dodona (Extinct city) categories.
The Oracles Of Zeus
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Author : H. W. Parke
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
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Experiencing Dodona
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Author : Diego Chapinal-Heras
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2021-03-08
Experiencing Dodona written by Diego Chapinal-Heras and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-08 with Religion categories.
A monograph concerning the sanctuary of Dodona and its role in the political context of Epirus might be a remarkable input. Located in a region that has received more interest in the last years, this book attempts to analyze the way the shrine evolved in connection with the political developments of its surrounding region. The study employs a diachronic perspective and emphasizes throughout that religion was a dynamic, not a static, phenomenon. The chronology of this research extends from the Archaic to Hellenistic periods. Its key novelty is that it offers an entirely new holistic approach to an ancient religious site by considering its polyfunctionality. At the same time that it presents a state-of-the-art analysis of the shrine of Dodona and contributes with a new theory concerning the function of some structures located in the sacred area, it also highlights the close connection between a settlement and its region. For this reason, the aim is to become a reference work that allows continuing the current trend of studies focused on Epirus, a territory traditionally considered as secondary.
L Oracle De Dodone
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Author : Constantin Carapanos
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
L Oracle De Dodone written by Constantin Carapanos and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
Uncover the secrets of ancient Greece with this compelling exploration of the Oracle of Dodona. Carapanos provides a detailed analysis of the site, shedding light on its history and cultural significance. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Greek mythology and archaeology. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Oracles Curses And Risk Among The Ancient Greeks
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Author : Esther Eidinow
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2007-10-04
Oracles Curses And Risk Among The Ancient Greeks written by Esther Eidinow and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-10-04 with History categories.
A study of the question tablets from the oracle at Dodona and binding-curse tablets from across the ancient Greek world, These tablets reveal the hopes and anxieties of ordinary people, and help us to understand some of the ways in which they managed risk and uncertainty in their daily lives.
The Shrine Of Dodona In The Archaic And Classical Ages A History
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Author : Jessica Piccinini
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
The Shrine Of Dodona In The Archaic And Classical Ages A History written by Jessica Piccinini and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Social Science 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.