The seer in ancient Greece
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 mo...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berkeley :
University of California Press,
2008
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| Edition: | 1st ed |
| Series: | Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature
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