04215nam 2201045Ia 450 991081663180332120240418061120.01-281-38550-697866113855070-520-93400-810.1525/9780520934009(CKB)1000000000535152(EBL)345570(OCoLC)476162481(SSID)ssj0000243481(PQKBManifestationID)11173515(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000243481(PQKBWorkID)10159621(PQKB)11106858(StDuBDS)EDZ0000055905(OCoLC)290580029(MdBmJHUP)muse31031(DE-B1597)519005(DE-B1597)9780520934009(Au-PeEL)EBL345570(CaPaEBR)ebr10229965(CaONFJC)MIL138550(MiAaPQ)EBC345570(EXLCZ)99100000000053515220070130d2008 uy 0engurun#---|u||utxtccrThe seer in ancient Greece[electronic resource] /Michael Attyah Flower1st ed.Berkeley University of California Press20081 online resource (327 p.)The Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literatureDescription based upon print version of record.0-520-25993-9 0-520-25229-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.Front matter --Contents --List Of Illustrations --Acknowledgments --Preface --List Of Abbreviations --1. Problems, Methods, And Sources --2. Who Is A Seer? --3. The Role And Image Of The Seer --4. Divination As A System Of Knowledge And Belief --5. Disbelief And Skepticism About Seers: Is The Best Seer The One Who Guesses Well? --6. A Dangerous Profession: The Seer In Warfare --7. The Art Of The Consultation --8. Not Just A Man's Profession: The Female Seer --9. Conclusion --Bibliography --Index --Index LocorumThe 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 modern society, many seers were highly paid, well respected, educated members of the elite who played an essential role in the conduct of daily life, political decisions, and military campaigns. Armies, for example, never went anywhere without one. This engaging book, the only comprehensive study of this fascinating figure, enters into the socioreligious world of ancient Greece to explore what seers did, why they were so widely employed, and how their craft served as a viable and useful social practice.Joan Palevsky imprint in classical literature.DivinationGreeceOracles, GreekProphetsGreeceGreeceReligious life and customsadvice.ancient greece.charisma.cultural history.cultural studies.divination.elite.greek history.greek society.magic.magical.mediums.military.palm readers.political.politics.possession.sacrifice.sacrificial animals.seer.social class.social history.social status.social studies.spiritual.spirituality.wisdom.DivinationOracles, Greek.Prophets133.30938Flower Michael A158126MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910816631803321Seer in ancient Greece1125798UNINA