Zeus 2 Part Set - A Study in Ancient Religion

Klappentext Volume 3 of Cook's monumental Zeus weaves together archaeological! artistic and literary evidence to explore the concept of Zeus as weather-god - the god of earthquakes! clouds! wind! dew! rain and meteorites. Sumptuously illustrated and rich in primary texts! this work remains an indispensable resource for students of ancient religion. Zusammenfassung Volume 3 of Cook's monumental Zeus weaves together archaeological! artistic and literary evidence to explore the concept of Zeus as weather-god - the god of earthquakes! clouds! wind! dew! rain and meteorites. Sumptuously illustrated and rich in primary texts! this work remains an indispensable resource for students of ancient religion. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: 2. Zeus as god of the weather: 5. Zeus and the earthquakes; 6. Zeus and the clouds; 7. Zeus and the wind; 8. Zeus and the dew; 9. Zeus and the rain; 10. Zeus and the meteorites; 11. General conclusions with regard to Zeus as god of the dark sky.

Product details

• Authors: A. B. Cook, A.b. Cook
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.10.2010
• EAN: 9781108021340
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02134-0
• No. of pages: 1188
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Classics; Cambridge Library Collection -; Zeus 3 Volume Set in 8 Pieces; Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Classics; Zeus 3 Volume Set in 8 Pieces
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity