Dionysos And Immortality: The Greek Faith In Immortality As Affected By The Rise Of Individualism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428622241)

""Dionysos and Immortality: The Greek Faith in Immortality as Affected by the Rise of Individualism"" is a scholarly work by Benjamin Ide Wheeler that explores the ancient Greek belief in immortality and its evolution during the rise of individualism. The book focuses on the god Dionysos, who was seen as a symbol of rebirth and immortality, and how his worship and mythology changed over time to reflect the changing attitudes towards individualism and personal identity in Greek society. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, art, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive analysis of the topic. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Greek mythology, religion, and the history of ideas.The Ingersoll Lectures On The Immortality Of Man.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Benjamin Ide Wheeler
ISBN-10: 1428622241
ISBN-13: 9781428622241
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 76
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.27lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d