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Delphi and Olympia: The Spatial Politics of Panhellenism in the Archaic and Classical Periods
Most people think about the sanctuary of Delphi as the seat of the famous oracle and of Olympia as the site of the Olympic games. The oracle and the games, however, were but two of the many activities ongoing at both sites. This book investigates the physical remains of both sanctuaries to show how different visitors interacted with the sacred spaces of Delphi and Olympia in an important variety of ways during the archaic and classical periods. It highlights how this fluid usage impacted upon, and was itself affected by, the development of the sanctuary space and how such usage influenced the place and relationship of these two sites in the wider landscape. As a result, it argues for the re-evaluation of the roles of Delphi and Olympia in the Greek world and for a re-thinking of the usefulness of the term 'panhellenism' in Greek politics, religion and culture.
378 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
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About the author
Michael Scott
12 books68 followersMichael Scott SFHEA (born 1981) is a British classical scholar, ancient historian, and presenter. He is professor of classics and ancient history at the University of Warwick.
In 2015 he was a foundation fellow of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy; he was appointed a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2016. He was a National Teaching Fellow in 2017, and in 2017–2018 was a Leverhulme Research Fellow.
In 2020 he became the co-director of the Warwick Institute of Engagement.
He is president of the Lytham Saint Annes branch of the Classical Association.
He was awarded the Classical Association Prize in 2021, this is awarded to the individual who has done the most to raise the profile of Classics in the public eye.
He was named as the International Lego Classicist of the Year in 2022.
He was appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Warwick in 2023.
Source: wikipedia
In 2015 he was a foundation fellow of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy; he was appointed a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy in 2016. He was a National Teaching Fellow in 2017, and in 2017–2018 was a Leverhulme Research Fellow.
In 2020 he became the co-director of the Warwick Institute of Engagement.
He is president of the Lytham Saint Annes branch of the Classical Association.
He was awarded the Classical Association Prize in 2021, this is awarded to the individual who has done the most to raise the profile of Classics in the public eye.
He was named as the International Lego Classicist of the Year in 2022.
He was appointed as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (International) at the University of Warwick in 2023.
Source: wikipedia
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June 22, 2013
An absolutely essential read for any undergraduate/postgraduate working on/hoping to work on topics related to any of the sanctuaries of Archaic and/or Classical Greece for an insight into how to look at these incredibly important locations and how they actually operated in parallel to one another, even if you are not looking specifically at Delphi or Olympia.
Scott's book is my introductory piece of my very large line-up of books which I have to read over the summer for my Bachelor's dissertation, and I must say that all the hype which my lecturers attributed to it definitely wasn't unfairly applied. His detail is incredible, and he is certainly not lacking in referencing, which is the most refreshing thing about this book.
I only have two complaints, both of which are easily resolved with a small amount of additional research: he does not give precise dates very often were it would be otherwise possible to do so (I know it is not always so easy to date things in this subject area), and that very few pictures of actual monuments/sculpture are present, which would have simply made my own job somewhat less complicated. Otherwise, this book is still 100% useful because as I have already said these are not things that cannot be found out personally elsewhere.
I will definitely be reading this one again soon.
Scott's book is my introductory piece of my very large line-up of books which I have to read over the summer for my Bachelor's dissertation, and I must say that all the hype which my lecturers attributed to it definitely wasn't unfairly applied. His detail is incredible, and he is certainly not lacking in referencing, which is the most refreshing thing about this book.
I only have two complaints, both of which are easily resolved with a small amount of additional research: he does not give precise dates very often were it would be otherwise possible to do so (I know it is not always so easy to date things in this subject area), and that very few pictures of actual monuments/sculpture are present, which would have simply made my own job somewhat less complicated. Otherwise, this book is still 100% useful because as I have already said these are not things that cannot be found out personally elsewhere.
I will definitely be reading this one again soon.
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