State Pilgrims and Sacred Observers in Ancient Greece: A Study of Theōriā And Theōroi by Ian Rutherford

State Pilgrims and Sacred Observers in Ancient Greece: A Study of Theōriā And Theōroi

Ian Rutherford

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For at least a thousand years Greek cities took part in religious activities outside their territory by sending sacred delegates to represent them. The delegates are usually called theōroi, literally 'observers', and a delegation made up of theōro...

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