Author: DILLON, MATTHEW
Title: Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Ancient Greece
Description: Routledge, 1997. Hardcover. ISBN: 0415127750. Explores the religious motivations for pilgrimage and reveals the main preoccupations of worshippers in Ancient Greece. Dillon examines the main sanctuaries of Delphi, Epidauros and Olympia, as well as the lesser known oracle of Didyma in Asia Minor and the festivals at the Isthmus of Corinth. He discusses the modes of travel to the sites, means of communication between pilgrims and the religious and ritual practices at the sanctuaries themselves. A unique insight into pilgrimage in ancient Greece is presented, focusing on the diverse aspects of pilgrimage; the role of women and children, the religious festivals of different ethnic groups and the colorful celebrations including music, athletics and equestrian events; 308 pages. Fine in Fine dust jacket .

Keywords: 0415127750 Greece Classical Greek & Roman Paganism Religion & Spirituality Pilgrimage Greek History


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