2009 Course Handbook
AHST371: Ancient Greek Religion
An examination of the sources for and approaches to the study of ancient Greek Religion. The focus is on the polis religion of Athens in the archaic and classical periods. Topics covered will include the definition of religion, sacrifice, votive religion, prayer, piety and impiety, oracles, prophecy and divination, religious personnel, sacred space - sanctuaries and temples, sacred laws, the cults of the gods and of the heroes, festivals and religious change.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr David Phillips |
| Prerequisites: | 8cp from 200-level AHST units or 40cp |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | AHST271 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Ancient History |
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