Covering important themes and issues which are linked to historic and specific sanctuaries, this book will provide students with an accessible yet authoritative

The history of Greek sanctuaries reflects the development of ancient Greek culture and civilization. Traditionally studies of sanctuaries have been mainly descr

Assuming no prior knowledge, this book introduces the reader to a selection of sites and temples, exploring them in detail and explaining all technical terms al

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Twelve years after the first edition of this book the time has come for an enlarged and improved second edition. This was prompted by the need to update it with