GREEK RELIGION WALTER BURKERT

Discover the fascinating world of ancient Greece through the eyes of the eminent scholar Walter Burkert. His monumental work, "Greek Religion," is the key to understanding the phenomenon of Greek religion, analyzed through the lens of rituals and myths. This is a must-read for every lover of history, religious studies, and ancient culture.

• In-depth analysis of the rituals and myths of ancient Greece
• Fundamental work by one of the most important contemporary researchers
• Detailed study of prehistory and Minoan-Mycenaean religion
• Analysis of the role of the polis in the development of Greek polytheism
• Reflections on mysteries, asceticism, and the philosophical view of religion
• 944 pages full of knowledge and inspiration

Walter Burkert, the author of this monumental work, is one of the most eminent contemporary researchers of the religions of the ancient Greeks. His "Greek Religion" is an opus magnum, the result of years of research and analysis that shed new light on the phenomenon of Greek religion. This book, previously unavailable in Polish, is an invaluable source of knowledge for anyone interested in history, religious studies, and ancient culture. Burkert seeks to capture the particular, yet in some ways paradigmatic, phenomenon of Greek religion for religious-historical research in the European cultural sphere from the side of ritual and myth, tracing both religious practices and their explanations in the form of stories.

In subsequent chapters, devoted to prehistory and Minoan-Mycenaean religion, ritual and holiness, personified gods, the dead, heroes and chthonic gods, the polis as a place for the development of Greek polytheism, mysteries and asceticism, and the philosophical view of religion, Burkert leads readers through the key issues relating to the archaic and classical periods in the development of Greek religion. It is an extraordinary journey into the depths of ancient culture, which allows us to better understand the roots of our civilization. This book is not only a collection of facts, but above all an inspiring read that encourages reflection on the role of religion in the life of man and society.

The Teologia Polityczna publishing house offers readers an extremely carefully prepared edition, in hardcover, with 944 pages. The 162x220 mm format makes the book comfortable to read and store. This is a position that will certainly stay in the library of every history and religion enthusiast for a long time. The year of publication, 2025, guarantees that this is the latest and most up-to-date study on Greek religion. Do not hesitate, reach for this book and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of ancient Greece!