Delphi : : A History of the Center of the Ancient World /

Delphi : : A History of the Center of the Ancient World / / Michael Scott.

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 1000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's o...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter PUP eBook-Package Pilot Project 2014-2015
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Scott, Michael,
Place / Publishing House:Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2014]
©2014
Year of Publication:2014
Edition:Pilot project. eBook available to selected US libraries only
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource :; 49 halftones. 3 maps.
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Maps
  • Prologue: Why Delphi?
  • Part I: Some are born great
  • 1: Oracle
  • 2: Beginnings
  • 3: Transformation
  • 4: Rebirth
  • Part II : Some achieve greatness
  • 5: Fire
  • 6: Domination
  • 7: Renewal
  • 8: Transition
  • Part III: Some have greatness thrust upon them
  • 9: A New World
  • 10: Renaissance
  • 11: Final Glory?
  • 12: The Journey Continues
  • Epilogue: Unearthing Delphi
  • Conclusion
  • Guide: A Brief Tour of the Delphi Site and Museum
  • Abbreviations
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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