Greek Mysteries by Michael B. Cosmopoulos - 9780415248730

Taylor & Francis

Greek MysteriesThe Archaeology of Ancient Greek Secret Cults\nAuthor(s): Michael B. Cosmopoulos\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415248730, 978-0415248730\nSynopsis\nWritten by an international team of acknowledged experts, this excellent book studies a wide range of contributions and showcases new research on the archaeology, ritual and history of Greek mystery cults.\n\nWith a lack of written evidence that exists for the mysteries, archaeology has proved central to explaining their significance and this volume is key to understanding a phenomenon central to Greek religion and society.