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Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World

Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World

Scott, Michael

Paperback

ArchaeologyAncient Greece

ISBN10: 0691169845
ISBN13: 9780691169842
Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr
Published: Oct 20 2015
Pages: 448
Weight: 1.10
Height: 1.10 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.40
Language: English

A comprehensive narrative history of the ancient world's center, from its founding to its modern rediscovery

The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the omphalos--the center or navel--of the ancient world for more than 1,000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competitions.

In this richly illustrated account, Michael Scott covers the history and nature of Delphi, from the literary and archaeological evidence surrounding the site, to its rise as a center of worship, to the constant appeal of the oracle despite her cryptic prophecies. He describes how Delphi became a contested sacred site for Greeks and Romans and a storehouse for the treasures of rival city-states and foreign kings. He also examines the eventual decline of the site and how its meaning and importance have continued to be reshaped.

A unique window into the center of the ancient world, Delphi will appeal to general readers, tourists, students, and specialists.

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