Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion
About this book
Jane Harrison examines the festivals of ancient Greek religion to identify the primitive "substratum" of ritual and its persistence in the realm of classical religious observance and literature. In Harrison's preface to this remarkable book, she writes that J.G. Frazer's work had become part and parcel of her "mental furniture" and that of others studying primitive religion. Today, those who write on ancient myth or ritual are bound to say the same about Harrison. Her essential ideas, best developed and most clearly put in the Prolegomena, have never been eclipsed.
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3.8/5 · 1 readers · 682 pages · ≈ 12 h 38 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion?
About ≈ 12 h 38 m — 682 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion?
682 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion?
It sits on the Religion, Mythology shelves.
Is Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion?
Jane Ellen Harrison (1850–1928).
Where can I read Prolegomena to the study of Greek religion online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
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