OLIVER THOMAS OLIVER.THOMAS@NOTTINGHAM.AC.UK
Associate Professor
Sacrifice and the Homeric Hymn to Hermes 112-41
Thomas, Oliver
Authors
Contributors
S. Hitch
Editor
I.C. Rutherford
Editor
Abstract
Examines the methodology by which one can connect this passage to historical sacrificial practices. In particular, I critique the previous approaches of Kahn, Clay and Burkert, and argue that the passage can be taken as aetiological with special reference to the site at Olympia.
Citation
Thomas, O. (2017). Sacrifice and the Homeric Hymn to Hermes 112-41. In S. Hitch, & I. Rutherford (Eds.), Animal sacrifice in the ancient Greek world (181-199). Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139017886.008
Acceptance Date | Jan 1, 2013 |
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Publication Date | Aug 31, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
Publicly Available Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Pages | 181-199 |
Book Title | Animal sacrifice in the ancient Greek world |
ISBN | 9780521191036 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1017/9781139017886.008 |
Keywords | Homeric Hymn to Hermes, animal sacrifice, Olympia, aetiology |
Public URL | https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/880703 |
Publisher URL | https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/animal-sacrifice-in-the-ancient-greek-world/sacrifice-and-the-homeric-hymn-to-hermes-11241/FED12186825A2B882BFDB839CF87622C |
Additional Information | This material has been published in Animal sacrifice in the ancient Greek world edited by Sarah Hitch, Ian Rutherford. This version is free to view and download for personal use only. Not for re-distribution, re-sale or use in derivative works. © 2017. |
Contract Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
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