1st Edition
The Decadence of Delphi The Oracle in the Second Century AD and Beyond
By Kristin M. Heineman
Copyright 2018
222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
222 Pages
by
Routledge
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Examining the final years of Delphic consultation, this monograph argues that the sanctuary operated on two connected, yet distinct levels: the oracle, which was in decline, and the remaining religious, political and social elements at the site which continued to thrive. In contrast to Delphi, other oracular counterparts in Asia Minor, such as Claros and Didyma, rose in prestige as they engaged... Read more
Acknowledgments Abbreviations Introduction 1. The history of Delphi 2. Plutarch and the duality of Delphi 3. Delphi: sacred space and cultural memory 4. Theological oracles from Didyma 5. Theological oracles from Claros 6. Occult practices: astrology 7. Theurgy and soteriology Conclusion Index
Biography
Kristin M. Heineman completed her PhD at the University of Newcastle, Australia in 2012. Her research interests include the history of religion, women in the ancient world, and the intersection between Christianity and paganism. She is currently an adjunct at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, USA, and teaches widely in Greek and Roman history.
