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Oaths and Swearing in Ancient Greece (Beiträge zur Altertumskunde Book 307)

Alan H. Sommerstein

3.3/5 ( ratings)

The oath was an institution of fundamental importance across a wide range of social interactions throughout the ancient Greek world, making a crucial contribution to social stability and harmony; yet there has been no comprehensive, dedicated scholarly study of the subject for over a century. This volume explores the nature of oaths as Greeks perceived it, the ways in which they were used in Greek life and literature, and their inherent binding power.

Language: English

Pages: 473

Format: Kindle Edition

Publisher: De Gruyter

Release: September 04, 2014

Oaths and Swearing in Ancient Greece (Beiträge zur Altertumskunde Book 307)

Alan H. Sommerstein

3.3/5 ( ratings)

The oath was an institution of fundamental importance across a wide range of social interactions throughout the ancient Greek world, making a crucial contribution to social stability and harmony; yet there has been no comprehensive, dedicated scholarly study of the subject for over a century. This volume explores the nature of oaths as Greeks perceived it, the ways in which they were used in Greek life and literature, and their inherent binding power.

Language: English

Pages: 473

Format: Kindle Edition

Publisher: De Gruyter

Release: September 04, 2014

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