Delphi and Olympia : the spatial politics of panhellenism in the archaic and classical periods / Michael Scott.
"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 both sanctuaries to show how...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2010.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Physical Description: | xix, 356 pages : illustrations, maps |
| Format: | Book |
Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: Introduction; 1. Athletes and oracles - but what else?; 2. Dedicating at Olympia and Delphi; 3. Delphi 650-500 BC; 4. Delphi 500-400 BC; 5. Delphi 400-300 BC; 6. Olympia 650-479 BC; 7. Olympia 479-300 BC; 8. Comparing spaces; 9. Panhellenic sanctuaries and panhellenism in context.