
Delphi and its Museum (Greek Language edition)
Panos Valavanis(Author)
Kapon Editions (Publisher)
Published on 2. August 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-618-5209-27-8 (ISBN)
Description
A completely new account of the archaeological and historical evidence which relates to Delphi - the most important place in the ancient world.
Each of the three sites at Delphi - the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Athena and the Gymnasium - are described in detail, along with its architectural development and the Museum, where the works of art on display can be directly related to the place in which they were found.
A separate chapter discussed the Pythian festival, the oracular procedure and an interpretation of the Delphic rituals, to explain the arcane phenomena of the oracle and the enduring influence that the sanctuary had throughout ancient Greek history.
Written in an accessible style, the book incorporates the results of the latest research into the sanctuary of Delphi and uses photographs to demonstrate the conservation works carried out in recent years.
Each of the three sites at Delphi - the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Athena and the Gymnasium - are described in detail, along with its architectural development and the Museum, where the works of art on display can be directly related to the place in which they were found.
A separate chapter discussed the Pythian festival, the oracular procedure and an interpretation of the Delphic rituals, to explain the arcane phenomena of the oracle and the enduring influence that the sanctuary had throughout ancient Greek history.
Written in an accessible style, the book incorporates the results of the latest research into the sanctuary of Delphi and uses photographs to demonstrate the conservation works carried out in recent years.
More details
Language
Other
Place of publication
Athens
Greece
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
183 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
600 gr
ISBN-13
978-618-5209-27-8 (9786185209278)
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Person
Panos Valavanis is Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Athens, teaching and researching in the fields of classical vase painting, topography of ancient Athens, classical architecture, Greek athletics and ancient Greek technology.
Content
The Site
Foundation Myths and Legends
Apollo
Delphi
The Pythian Games
Oracles and the Oracular Process
The Sanctuary of Apollo
The Museum
The Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia
The Gymnasium
Foundation Myths and Legends
Apollo
Delphi
The Pythian Games
Oracles and the Oracular Process
The Sanctuary of Apollo
The Museum
The Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia
The Gymnasium