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Zeus
A Study in Ancient Religion
2 Part Set

Volume 1. Zeus God of the Bright Sky

Part of Cambridge Library Collection - Classics

Author: A. B. Cook

Date Published: October 2010
availability: Temporarily unavailable - available from October 2023
format: Multiple copy pack
isbn: 9781108021227

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A. B. Cook (1868–1952) published the first volume of his monumental Zeus: A Study in Ancient Religion in 1914. This comprehensive work traces the genesis, development and growth of the cult of Zeus from Hellenic worship of the 'bright sky' to the personified and anthropomorphised Zeus, the god of the sky. It focuses on the development of mountain-cults, religious syncretism with solar cults, and the importance of the sun, moon and stars to the worship of Zeus. Cook skilfully integrates both archaeological and ancient literary evidence as well as offering a synthesis of scholarly knowledge. This sumptuous work is a treasure-trove of primary texts, epigraphic material and archaeological data. It contains over 600 illustrations and the most important literary sources, both Greek and Latin, are quoted in full. It is an indispensable tool for students of classics, mythology and ancient religion.

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- Date Published: October 2010
- format: Multiple copy pack
- isbn: 9781108021227
- length: 1028 pages
- dimensions: 320 x 250 x 70 mm
- weight: 1.7kg
- contains: 609 b/w illus. 3 colour illus.
- availability: Temporarily unavailable - available from October 2023
Table of Contents
Preface
Part I:
1. Zeus as the god of the bright sky:
1. Zeus and the daylight
2. Zeus and the burning sky
3. Zeus Lykaios
4. Zeus and Olympos
5. The mountain-cults of Zeus
6. Zeus in relation to the sun
7. Zeus in relation to the moon
8. Zeus in relation to the stars
9. General conclusions with regard to Zeus as god of the bright sky
Addenda
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