The Orphic Origins (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162822419)

The Orphic Origins by G.R.S. Mead is a comprehensive exploration of the ancient Greek religious tradition of Orphism. Mead delves into the historical origins of Orphism, which he traces back to the legendary poet and musician Orpheus. He examines the Orphic cosmology, which posits the existence of a divine realm and a mortal realm, and explores the Orphic beliefs about the soul, reincarnation, and the afterlife. Mead also analyzes the Orphic rituals and mysteries, which were shrouded in secrecy and involved the use of music, dance, and symbolic objects. Drawing on a wide range of ancient sources, including the Orphic Hymns, the Derveni Papyrus, and the writings of Plato and Aristotle, Mead provides a detailed and insightful account of this fascinating and enigmatic religious tradition. The Orphic Origins is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Greek religion and philosophy.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Orpheus, by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596117.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: G. R. S. Mead
ISBN-10: 1162822414
ISBN-13: 9781162822419
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.04d