Oaths and Swearing in Ancient Greece
Ed. by Sommerstein, Alan H. / Torrance, Isabelle C.
Series:Beiträge zur Altertumskunde 307
Aims and Scope
The oath was an institution of fundamental importance across a wide range of social interactions throughout the ancient Greek world, making a crucial contribution to social stability and harmony; yet there has been no comprehensive, dedicated scholarly study of the subject for over a century. This volume of a two-volume study explores the nature of oaths as Greeks perceived it, the ways in which they were used (and sometimes abused) in Greek life and literature, and their inherent binding power.
- 23 x 15.5 cm
- Approx. viii, 246 pages
- Language:
- English
- Type of Publication:
- Collection
- Keywords:
- Greece; Oath; Polis
- Subjects
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Greek > Greek Language and Literature
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Ancient History
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > History of Ancient Religions
- Theology, Judaism, Religion > Religion > History of Ancient Religions
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Greek > Greek Language and Literature
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Ancient History
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > History of Ancient Religions
- Theology, Judaism, Religion > Religion > History of Ancient Religions
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Greek > Greek Language and Literature
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > Classical Studies > Ancient History
- Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies > History of Ancient Religions
- Theology, Judaism, Religion > Religion > History of Ancient Religions
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