The Significance of Votive Offerings in Selected Hera Sanctuaries in the Peloponnese, Ionia and Western Greece
| Author | : Jens David Baumbach |
| Publisher | : British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited |
| Total Pages | : 248 |
| Release | : 2004 |
| ISBN-13 | : UOM:39015061764968 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Significance of Votive Offerings in Selected Hera Sanctuaries in the Peloponnese, Ionia and Western Greece by : Jens David Baumbach
Download or read book The Significance of Votive Offerings in Selected Hera Sanctuaries in the Peloponnese, Ionia and Western Greece written by Jens David Baumbach and published by British Archaeological Reports Oxford Limited. This book was released on 2004 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goddess Hera is associated with pregnancy, childbirth, marriage, the home and family, agriculture and vegetation, and military matters. A number of sanctuaries, heraia, were built to honour the goddess and to house the cult activities associated with her.
