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Adorers of Dionysos: Bakchai

by James Morgan Pryse
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781162563091
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 180
  • Original Price: USD 24.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 318 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Ancient & Classical

Adorers of Dionysos: Bakchai is a book written by James Morgan Pryse. It is a study of the ancient Greek play Bakchai, which was written by Euripides and first performed in 405 BC. The play centers around the Greek god Dionysos and his followers, the Bacchae, who are a group of women who worship him. The play explores themes of religion, gender, power, and the dangers of excess. Pryse's book provides a detailed analysis of the play, examining its historical context, themes, and characters. He also discusses the role of Dionysos in Greek mythology and religion, and how the play reflects the attitudes and beliefs of ancient Greek society. The book is aimed at scholars and students of Greek literature and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the history of religion and the ancient world. It is written in a scholarly style and includes footnotes and references to other works on the subject. Overall, Adorers of Dionysos: Bakchai is a comprehensive and insightful study of one of the most important plays in ancient Greek literature.Translated from the Greek of Euripides with an Original Interpretation of the Myth of Kadmos. The Bakchai were the followers of Bakchos, also named Dionysos, the God of Seership and reputed founder of the sacred Mysteries. Those who were initiated in these Mysteries were called Bakchoi, since the initiate was said to become one with his God. Illustrated by J. Augustus Knapp.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.

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