Ancient Greek divination - Johnston, Sarah Iles 1957- (Wiley-Blackwell Pub., 2008)
Includes bibliographical references and indexes
The first English-language survey of ancient Greek divinatory methods, Ancient Greek Divination offers a broad yet detailed treatment of the earliest attempts by ancient Greeks to seek the counsel of the gods.:.; Offers in-depth discussions of oracles, wandering diviners, do-it-yourself methods of foretelling the future, magical divinatory techniques, and much more.; Illustrates how the study of divination illuminates the mentalities of ancient Greek religions and societies