Boiotia in ancient times : some studies of its topography, history, cults and myths / by John M. Fossey.
"This is the concluding volume presenting results of the author's fieldwork spread over more than fifty years concerning the Archaeology and Topography of Ancient Boiotia that includes also discussions of the distribution within the topography of certain ancient cults, especially those of...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
[2019]
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| Summary: | "This is the concluding volume presenting results of the author's fieldwork spread over more than fifty years concerning the Archaeology and Topography of Ancient Boiotia that includes also discussions of the distribution within the topography of certain ancient cults, especially those of Artemis, Herakles and the Horseman Hero. Within the more purely topographic section there is much discussion of regional defense systems, all set against the history of the Boiotian League, especially its early coinage, its origins and its confrontation with Sparta and the pivotal battle of Leuktra"-- |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9004382852 9789004382855 |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed. |