Oaths and Swearing in Ancient Greece

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 v...

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Hoofdauteur: Sommerstein, Alan H. (auth)
Andere auteurs: Torrance, Isabelle C. (auth)
Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
Taal:Engels
Gepubliceerd in: De Gruyter 2014
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Samenvatting: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.
ISBN:9783110227369
Toegang:Open Access