Prolegomena to the Study of Greek Religion

Summary: "Harrison'sProlegomena to the Study of Greek Religionis a book that breathes life. It is an exciting, deeply felt intellectual quest, with a broad view of the role of religion in life, ancient and modern. Harrison is not afraid to look for relevance in archaic cult, and doesn't flinch on finding it. From a study of Greek anthropomorphism, she can conclude, like a seeress looking beyond the early twentieth century: 't...o be human is not necessarily to be humane.'"--Richard Martin, Princeton University [read more]