Isbn: 9780259025498 - orpheus: eine religionsgeschichtliche untersuchung (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book looks at the shadowy but immensely influential figure of Orpheus, the legendary musician, poet, and religious figure. The author argues that Orpheus was a creation of a religious group and their literature rather than an actual historical figure. Drawing from the very earliest sources and examining the diverse artistic representations of Orpheus, the book demonstrates that the figure was a deliberate creation of a religious community and became a key aspect of their rituals and beliefs. By presenting this innovative argument, the book sheds fresh light on the complex and fascinating ways in which religious ideas and practices were expressed in ancient Greece. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …