Greek Hero Cults and Ideas of Immortality

Greek Hero Cults and Ideas of Immortality is a scholarly work by Lewis Richard Farnell, first published in 1921. The book explores the concept of hero cults in ancient Greece, examining the various rituals and practices associated with the worship of heroes, as well as the beliefs and ideas that underpinned this religious tradition. Farnell draws on a wide range of sources, including literary texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. He also considers the relationship between hero cults and the wider Greek religious landscape, as well as the ways in which ideas of heroism and immortality evolved over time. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek religion, mythology, and culture.1921. The Gifford Lectures Delivered in the University of St. Andrews. Contents: General Survey of the Prehistoric Period; Heroes and Heroines of Divine or Daimoniac Origin; Sacral Heroes and Heroines; Functional Heroes and Sonder-Gotter; Origin and Diffusion of the Cult of Herakles; The Functions of Herakles; The Ritual of Herakles; The Dioskouroi; The Leukippides; The Cult of Asklepios; The Cults of Epic Heroes; The Cults of Ancestors; Cults of Real Persons in the Historic Period; and Individual Belief in Immortality: the Mysteries and Orphism; and References for Hero-Cults. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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. Read more