In the secrets of the gods.
Beautiful Letters| N° d'inventaire | 20503 |
| Format | 11 x 18 |
| Détails | 424 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2017 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782251446424 |
Classic bilingual collection. In the 2nd century AD, as Christianity gained strength and mystery cults enjoyed great success in the Mediterranean Basin, Lucian expressed his distrust of the superstition and oddities of certain religions. If everything is written in advance, what is the point of prayers and sacrifices? And how can one believe in Providence when injustice rules the world? In The Goddess of Syria, a colorful pastiche of Herodotus, he depicts the sanctuary of Hierapolis, the strange legends linked to its foundation, and the rituals celebrated there. Lucian also mischievously revisits traditional mythology. To our great delight, we discover portraits of grumpy, angry, jealous, and amorous gods, and savor his art of parody.
Classic bilingual collection. In the 2nd century AD, as Christianity gained strength and mystery cults enjoyed great success in the Mediterranean Basin, Lucian expressed his distrust of the superstition and oddities of certain religions. If everything is written in advance, what is the point of prayers and sacrifices? And how can one believe in Providence when injustice rules the world? In The Goddess of Syria, a colorful pastiche of Herodotus, he depicts the sanctuary of Hierapolis, the strange legends linked to its foundation, and the rituals celebrated there. Lucian also mischievously revisits traditional mythology. To our great delight, we discover portraits of grumpy, angry, jealous, and amorous gods, and savor his art of parody.