Life in the Homeric Age
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ISBN10: 1162646861
ISBN13: 9781162646862
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 736
Weight: 2.13
Height: 1.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162646862
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 736
Weight: 2.13
Height: 1.47 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Life in the Homeric Age is a book written by Thomas Day Seymour that provides a comprehensive account of the daily lives of people living in the Homeric Age, which is the period of ancient Greek history that is depicted in the epic poems of Homer, namely the Iliad and the Odyssey. The book explores various aspects of life during this period, including social organization, religious beliefs, economic activities, warfare, and cultural practices. Seymour draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical texts, and literary works, to provide a detailed and vivid picture of life in ancient Greece. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in ancient history and culture. Overall, Life in the Homeric Age is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the ancient world and the people who lived in it.1907. This book is based upon a careful study of the Homeric poems. Contents: Cosmography and Geography; The Homeric State; Women and the Family, Education and Recreation; Dress and Decoration; House and Furniture; Homeric Food; Homeric Property; Slavery and Servitude; Trade and the Crafts; Sea Life and Ships; Agriculture, Plants and Trees; Animals, Fishes, Birds and Insects; Olympus and the Gods; Hades and his Realm; Temples, Worship and Divination; The Troad; Homeric War; and Homeric Arms.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.
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