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Dillon, Matthew

PILGRIMS AND PILGRIMAGE IN ANCIENT GREECE Fine in Fine dust jacket

Routledge, 1997

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Year of publication
1997
Author
Dillon, Matthew
Publishers
Routledge
Keyword
Greece Classical Greek & Roman Paganism Religion & Spirituality, Pilgrimage Greek History
Cover description
Fine in Fine dust jacket
Binding description
Hardcover ISBN 0415127750

Description

Explores the religious motivations for pilgrimage and reveals the main preoccupations of worshippers in Ancient Greece. Dillon examines the main sanctuaries of Delphi, Epidauros and Olympia, as well as the lesser known oracle of Didyma in Asia Minor and the festivals at the Isthmus of Corinth. He discusses the modes of travel to the sites, means of communication between pilgrims and the religious and ritual practices at the sanctuaries themselves. A unique insight into pilgrimage in ancient Greece is presented, focusing on the diverse aspects of pilgrimage; the role of women and children, the religious festivals of different ethnic groups and the colorful celebrations including music, athletics and equestrian events; 308 pages