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245 14 a| The seer in ancient Greeceh| [electronic resource] /c| Michael Attyah Flower.;

260 a| Berkeley :b| University of California Press,;

300 a| xviii, 305 p. :b| ill. ;c| 24 cm.;

490 1 a| The Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature;

504 a| Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-274) and indexes.;

505 0 a| Problems, methods, and sources -- Who is a seer? -- The role and image of the seer -- Divination as a system of knowledge and belief -- Disbelief and skepticism about seers: is the best seer the one who guesses well? -- A dangerous profession: the seer in warfare -- The art of the consultation -- Not just a man's profession: the female seer -- Conclusion.;

506 a| Available only to authorized users.;

520 a| "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 example, never went anywhere without one. This engaging book, the only comprehensive study of this fascinating figure, enters into the socioreligious world of ancient Greece to explore what seers did, why they were so widely employed, and how their craft served as a viable and useful social practice." -- Publisher's description.;

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The seer in ancient Greece / Michael Attyah Flower.

Author/creator	Flower, Michael A.
Format	Electronic
Publication Info	Berkeley : University of California Press,
Description	xviii, 305 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Supplemental Content	Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects	Oracles, Greek. Prophets--Greece. Divination--Greece. Greece--Religious life and customs.

Series	The Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature. ^A512030
Contents	Problems, methods, and sources -- Who is a seer? -- The role and image of the seer -- Divination as a system of knowledge and belief -- Disbelief and skepticism about seers: is the best seer the one who guesses well? -- A dangerous profession: the seer in warfare -- The art of the consultation -- Not just a man's profession: the female seer -- Conclusion.
Abstract	"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 example, never went anywhere without one. This engaging book, the only comprehensive study of this fascinating figure, enters into the socioreligious world of ancient Greece to explore what seers did, why they were so widely employed, and how their craft served as a viable and useful social practice." -- Publisher's description.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-274) and indexes.
Access restriction	Available only to authorized users.
Technical details	Mode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/form	Electronic books.
LCCN	2007004264
ISBN	9780520252295 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	0520252292 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN	9780520259935 (pbk.)
ISBN	0520259939 (pbk.)

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