Greek Hero Cults and Ideas of Immortality

Greek Hero Cults and Ideas of Immortality is a book written by Lewis Richard Farnell that explores the concept of hero cults in ancient Greek religion and their connection to ideas of immortality. The book examines the various rituals, myths, and beliefs surrounding hero worship in ancient Greece, including the cults of famous figures such as Heracles, Theseus, and Achilles. Farnell also explores the ways in which hero cults were used to reinforce social and political structures in ancient Greek society, as well as their role in shaping ideas about death and the afterlife. Overall, Greek Hero Cults and Ideas of Immortality provides a comprehensive and insightful look into one of the most fascinating aspects of ancient Greek religion and culture.1921. The Gifford Lectures Delivered in the University of St. Andrews. Contents: General Survey of the Prehistoric Period; Heroes and Heroines of Divine or Daimoniac Origin; Sacral Heroes and Heroines; Functional Heroes and Sonder-Gotter; Origin and Diffusion of the Cult of Herakles; The Functions of Herakles; The Ritual of Herakles; The Dioskouroi; The Leukippides; The Cult of Asklepios; The Cults of Epic Heroes; The Cults of Ancestors; Cults of Real Persons in the Historic Period; and Individual Belief in Immortality: the Mysteries and Orphism; and References for Hero-Cults. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.