Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World by Scott, Michael - 2015-10-20

Princeton University Press, 10/20/2015 12:00:01. paperback. Good. 1.3780 8.5039 5.5906. minor wear

Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2014. 5th Printing. Trade Paperback. Fine. 5x1x8. Fifth printing. A fine copy. 2014 Trade Paperback. xi, 422 pp. A comprehensive narrative history of the ancient world's center, from its founding to its modern rediscovery. The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the "omphalos"―the "center" or "navel"―of the ancient world for more than 1,000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competitions. In this richly illustrated account, Michael Scott covers the history and nature of Delphi, from the literary and archaeological evidence surrounding the site, to its rise as a center of worship, to the constant appeal of the oracle despite her cryptic prophecies. He describes how Delphi became a contested sacred… Read More

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