Buy this book on-line Harrison, Jane Ellen : Themis : A Study of the Social Origins of Greek ReligionCambridge University Press, Cambridge, 1922
With an Excursus on the Ritual Forms Preserved in Greek Tragedy By Gilbert Murray and a Chapter on the Origin of the Olympic Games By F. M. Cornford. Drawing upon a range of disciplines including anthropology, classical studies, archaeology and psychology, Jane Ellen Harrison's Themis pieced together the origins of early Greek religion. One of 'Britain's first female professional 'career academics'...and the ideas espoused on Greek rituals and myths in Themis remain influential today. This revolutionary study traces Themis back through history, as a matriarchal tribal goddess. Addressing areas including magic, sacrifice and the origin of the Olympic games, Harrison applies archaeological discoveries to the interpretation of Greek religion. Including a detailed preface and explanatory notes, this revised second edition of 1927 is described by Harrison as 'addressed not so much to the specialist as to the thinker generally'. xxv.559p. Illus. index, Text block tight and complete, some edge stains. in somewhat shelfworn shabby covers. Illustr.: Gilbert Murray, F. M. Cornford. Book. Book Condition: Good. Binding: Hardcover Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Harrison, Jane Ellen : Themis : A Study of the Social Origins of Greek Religion. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri antichi, antiquarian books, rare books, out of print books and used books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |