Ancient Greek Religion provides an introduction to thefundamental beliefs, practices, and major deities of Greekreligion. Focuses on Athens in the classical period Includes detailed discussion of Greek gods and heroes, myth andcult, and vivid descriptions of Greek religion as it waspracticed Ancient texts are presented in boxes to promote thought anddiscussion, and abundant illustrations help readers visualize therich and varied religious life of ancient Greece Revised edition includes additional boxed texts andbibliography, an 8-page color plate section, a new discussion ofthe nature of Greek "piety," and a new chapter on GreekReligion and Greek Culture