While there have been many studies devoted to the heroes of Homeric epic the figure of Menelaus has remained notably overlooked. This volume is the first book-length study of the Homeric character taking a multidisciplinary approach to his depiction in the archaic Gre... Lees meer.

The four centuries between the composition of the Homeric epics and the conquests of Alexander the Great witnessed an immensely creative period in Greek art one full of experimentation and innovation. But time has taken its toll damaged statues have lost their colour... Lees meer.

Exploring ancient Greece s history is spectacularly inspiring. This thoroughly researched and compelling narrative vividly presents an extraordinary insight into ancient Greece.... Lees meer.

Most people think about the sanctuary of Delphi as the seat of the famous oracle and of Olympia as the site of the Olympic games. The oracle and the games however were but two of the many activities ongoing at both sites. This book investigates the physical remains of... Lees meer.

This study is a discussion of the trials and tribulations of the political ties between the aristocratic yet conservative city of Athens and the religiously significant city of Delphi in the years prior to the advent of the Persian Wars in 490B.C. and 480 79B.C. This st... Lees meer.

Incorporating over a century of archaeological research Greaves offers a reassessment of Archaic Ionia that attempts to understand the region within its larger Mediterranean context and provides a thematic overview of its cities and people. Seeks to balance the Greek... Lees meer.

This study questions the traditional view of sacrifices in hero-cults during the Archaic to the early Hellenistic periods. The analysis of the epigraphical and literary evidence for sacrifices to heroes in these periods shows contrary to the traditional notion that th... Lees meer.

Greek sculpture developed into a fine art in the archaic and classical periods. With the human figure as its main subject artists worked to represent it in increasingly naturalistic terms. This book explores the material aspects of Greek sculpture at a pivotal phase in... Lees meer.

Even with all our modern technology and advanced science we still know relatively little about the origins of our fascinating species. We have an idea about the natural processes that have led to the emergence of Homo sapiens as we know ourselves today as well as the... Lees meer.

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Traces the development of Archaic Greek sculpture in terms of styles and regions providing a comprehensive range of pictures for the period that includes coverage of unfamiliar rarely reproduced sculptures.... Lees meer.

While there have been many studies devoted to the major heroes and heroines of Homeric epic among them Achilles Odysseus and Helen the figure of Menelaus has remained notably overlooked in this strand of scholarship. Menelaus in the Archaic Period is the first book-... Lees meer.

This is the first integrated study of Greek religion and cults of the Black Sea region centred upon the Bosporan Kingdom of its northern shores but with connections and consequences for Greece and much of the Mediterranean world. David Braund explains the cohesive fun... Lees meer.

Do you want to explore the energizing and stunning story of Ancient Greece. This fascinating history will unpack the brilliant people the astonishing wars and the enchanting legacy of the ancient Greeks from the Archaic era through to the Hellenistic period. Explori... Lees meer.

This book offers the most comprehensive and updated history of Ancient Greek literature from Homer to Late Antiquity. Its clear structure and detailed presentation of Greek authors and their works as well as literary phenomena and genres makes it an indispensable refere... Lees meer.