In Search of the Dioskouroi. Image, Myth and Cult
| Author | : Sarah V. Graham |
| Publisher | : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 2024-11-21 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781803278247 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1803278242 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (242 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis In Search of the Dioskouroi. Image, Myth and Cult by : Sarah V. Graham
Download or read book In Search of the Dioskouroi. Image, Myth and Cult written by Sarah V. Graham and published by Archaeopress Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2024-11-21 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book re-examines the Greek Dioskouroi, Kastor and Polydeukes, exploring their roles in image, myth, and cult. Case studies focus on their homelands in myth – Sparta, Messene, and Argos – and areas where Greek mariners sought their protection. Findings suggest that, for the Greeks, the term ‘Dioskouroi’ may have held a specific votive meaning.
