The Cults of the Greek States Part Two

The Cults of the Greek States V2 is a book written by Lewis Richard Farnell that explores the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Greeks. This volume is the second in a series and focuses on the various cults that existed in different Greek city-states. Farnell delves into the origins of these cults, their rituals, and the deities that were worshipped. He also examines the role of these cults in Greek society and their impact on politics, art, and literature. The book is a comprehensive study of the religious practices of the ancient Greeks and provides a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history and religion.1896. Part Two of Five. With Illustrations. This major work is still used extensively as the major source for information on the record left by Greek literature and monuments of the popular and public religion. Includes cult monuments and ideal types. Volume I: Cronos, Zeus, Hera and Athena. Volume II: Artemis, Hekate, Eileithyia, Aphrodite. Volume III: Demeter, Kore-Persephone, Hades-Plouton. Volume IV: Poseidon, Apollo. Volume V: Hermes, Dionysos, Hestia, Hephaistos, Ares and minor cults. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.