The Seer in Ancient Greece  -  Michael Flower

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"The seer (mantis), an expert in the art of divination, operated in ancient Greek society through a combination of charismatic inspiration and diverse skills ranging from examining the livers of sacrificed animals to spirit possession. Unlike the palm readers and mediums who exist on the fringe of modern society, many seers were highly paid, well respected, educated members of the elite who played an essential role in the conduct of daily life, political decisions, and military campaigns. Armies, for exampl...
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2008 Uitgever: University Of California Press 328 paginas Taal: Engels ISBN-10: 0520252292 ISBN-13: 9780520252295