Delphi A History of the Center of the Ancient World |
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| Author:
| Scott, Michael |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-15081-9 |
| Publication Date: | May 2014 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $54.99 |
Book Description:
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The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the "omphalos" - the "center" or "navel" - of the ancient world for more than 1000 years. This book provides the comprehensive narrative history of this sanctuary and city, from its founding to its modern rediscovery.
The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the "omphalos" - the "center" or "navel" - of the ancient world for more than 1000 years. This book provides the comprehensive narrative history of this sanctuary and city, from its founding to its modern rediscovery.