Myth and Territory in the Spartan Mediterranean
About this book
Greek mythology and cult often served both as expressions of collective, historical identity and of attitudes to lands and territories. Functioning historically, myths provided justifications and legitimations of conquest, displacement, and settlement. Focusing on the Spartan Mediterranean--the world of Sparta and its colonies--this book examines the spectrum of the uses of myth. Extending beyond the Greek world, the book also raises the important question of how peoples relate to and justify their national and territorial identities.
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· 287 pages · ≈ 5 h 19 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Myth and Territory in the Spartan Mediterranean?
About ≈ 5 h 19 m — 287 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Myth and Territory in the Spartan Mediterranean?
287 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Myth and Territory in the Spartan Mediterranean?
It sits on the Mythology shelves.
Is Myth and Territory in the Spartan Mediterranean in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who wrote Myth and Territory in the Spartan Mediterranean?
Irad Malkin.
“The founding of Sparta, Pindar's 'colony of the Dorians', and especially the legitimation of its presence in the Peloponnese are topics rich in mythological articulations.”