Griechische Religion der archaischen und klassischen Epoche

Among the religions of antiquity, the Greek religion is one of the most vividly attested. In connection with great literature and visual arts, it has repeatedly influenced the development of Western culture. This book presents Greek religion in the period 800-300 BC, from Homer to Aristotle, in its historical and social context and against the background of the Minoan-Mycenaean and Oriental civilisations. It provides the primary evidence and shows thematic connections. At the same time, it remains readable even for laymen. The new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the latest literature.