Book Specs
Binding
Perfect
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Published on
Apr 1, 2007
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
6.00x0.29x9.00 Inches
Weight
0.42 Pounds
About the Book
The Cults of Lesbos is a scholarly book written by Emily Ledyard Shields. The book explores the religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Greek island of Lesbos. Shields delves into the history of the island and its people, examining the various cults and deities worshipped by the Lesbians. She discusses the role of women in these cults and the significance of same-sex relationships in ancient Greek culture. The book also explores the influence of Lesbos on the wider Greek world, particularly in the areas of poetry and philosophy. Overall, The Cults of Lesbos offers a fascinating insight into the religious and cultural practices of one of the most important islands in ancient Greece.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.