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Introduction to the Volume

Introduction to the Volume Cult in ancient Greece was primarily defined through rituals set in a sacred space accompanied by music, song, and sacrifice. Processions, festivals, art, architecture, and votive offerings were the major vehicles by which the Greeks honored their deities. Cult buildings and their adornment served both to distinguish and project the identity of any given cult. Since cult is grounded in both space and material culture it has left concrete traces – archaeological, epigraphical, and literary – in the ancient record.Erik Hansen’s renowned three-volume work Le Temple d’Apollon du IVe siècle from 2010 is already a standard handbook for all students of ancient Greek architecture as well as for Classical archaeologists in general. With over 500 designs and drawings, Erik Hansen has documented the construction phases and building techniques used in raising the third largest temple on the Greek mainland. This achievement, in combination with Erik Hansen’s influence as a scholar, teacher and not least as a mentor, is the reason why we have dedicated this publication to his honor.Aspects of Ancient Greek Cult II includes 17 contributions presented to Erik Hansen written by an international team of American, British, Danish, French, German, Greek, Italian, and Swedish scholars. The volume http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Acta Archaeologica Brill

Introduction to the Volume

Tae Jensen, Jesper; Hinge, George
Acta Archaeologica , Volume 93 (1): 2 – Mar 22, 2023
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0065-101X
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Cult in ancient Greece was primarily defined through rituals set in a sacred space accompanied by music, song, and sacrifice. Processions, festivals, art, architecture, and votive offerings were the major vehicles by which the Greeks honored their deities. Cult buildings and their adornment served both to distinguish and project the identity of any given cult. Since cult is grounded in both space and material culture it has left concrete traces – archaeological, epigraphical, and literary – in the ancient record.Erik Hansen’s renowned three-volume work Le Temple d’Apollon du IVe siècle from 2010 is already a standard handbook for all students of ancient Greek architecture as well as for Classical archaeologists in general. With over 500 designs and drawings, Erik Hansen has documented the construction phases and building techniques used in raising the third largest temple on the Greek mainland. This achievement, in combination with Erik Hansen’s influence as a scholar, teacher and not least as a mentor, is the reason why we have dedicated this publication to his honor.Aspects of Ancient Greek Cult II includes 17 contributions presented to Erik Hansen written by an international team of American, British, Danish, French, German, Greek, Italian, and Swedish scholars. The volume

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Acta Archaeologica – Brill

Published: Mar 22, 2023

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