The Primitive Spring Dance Or Dithyramb In Ancient Greece

by Jane Ellen Harrison

The Primitive Spring Dance or Dithyramb in Ancient Greece is a book written by Jane Ellen Harrison. It is a comprehensive study of the ancient Greek ritual dance known as the dithyramb, which was performed in honor of the god Dionysus during the festival of the same name. The book explores the origins and evolution of the dithyramb, tracing its development from a simple choral performance to a complex and highly stylized dance. It also examines the social and cultural context in which the dithyramb was performed, including its role in the worship of Dionysus and its significance as a form of artistic expression. Through a detailed analysis of ancient texts, artwork, and archaeological evidence, Harrison provides a rich and nuanced understanding of this fascinating and important aspect of ancient Greek culture. The book is written in clear and accessible language, making it an excellent resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history and culture of ancient Greece.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Ancient Art and Ritual, by Jane Ellen Harrison. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459596X.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.

50 pages, Paperback

First published December 28, 2005

About the author

Jane Ellen Harrison (9 September 1850 – 15 April 1928) was a British classical scholar and linguist. Harrison is one of the founders, with Karl Kerenyi and Walter Burkert, of modern studies in Ancient Greek religion and mythology. She applied 19th century archaeological discoveries to the interpretation of ancient Greek religion in ways that have become standard. She has also been credited with being the first woman to obtain a post in England as a ‘career academic’. Harrison argued for women's suffrage but thought she would never want to vote herself. Ellen Wordsworth Crofts, later second wife of Sir Francis Darwin, was Jane Harrison's best friend from her student days at Newnham, and during the period from 1898 to her death in 1903.

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