John E. Stambaugh Knihy

The book offers a comprehensive collection of primary texts and documents that explore Greek religious beliefs and practices from the era of Homer to Alexander the Great, including post-classical materials. Organized into chapters focusing on various aspects such as Olympian gods, public and private religion, and mystery cults, it includes contextual introductory notes and a bibliography. Enhanced with a glossary and indexes, this corrected edition aims to engage new scholars in classical studies while maintaining fidelity to the original work.

A synthesis of recent work in archaeology and social history, drawing on physical, literary, and documentary sources.