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Explore the fleeting god Kairos and his visual legacy in ancient art and myth. This edition of Zeus, Vol. 2 gathers appendixes and an index to illuminate how Kairos was imagined, depicted, and interpreted in the Greek world. It covers sculpture, gems, and literary references, tracing how a youthful god of opportunity became a subject of rich symbol and debate. Readers will encounter careful analysis of early sources, iconography, and how later artists reinterpreted the figure.
The material frames Kairos within a broader study of ancient religion, connecting myth, ritual practice, and material culture. It presents both first-hand accounts and scholarly commentary to help you understand the evolution of this enigmatic deity and the questions scholars still debate today.
- Contextualizes Kairos in Greek religion and its later interpretations
- Describes iconography from statues to gems and reliefs
- Reviews historical sources and scholarly discussion about the god’s origins
- Offers guidance for locating related references in appendices and index entries
Ideal for students, researchers, and readers seeking a detailed, reference-ready view of Kairos and related topics in ancient religion.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of ancient Greek religion, exploring the complex and often misunderstood figure of Kairos, the personification of opportunity. The author meticulously traces Kairos's journey through Greek literature and art, from his earliest mention in a hymn by Ion of Chios to his later transformation into a bearded god resembling Chronos, the god of time. The book examines how the concept of Kairos developed and evolved over centuries, becoming a symbol of both fleeting opportunity and the ever-present inevitability of fate. By analyzing literary texts, inscriptions, and various depictions of Kairos in art, the author unravels the nuances of this powerful and multifaceted figure, illuminating the significance of Kairos within the broader context of ancient Greek thought. The book culminates in a compelling discussion of how the concept of Kairos resurfaced in Byzantine literature and art, eventually giving rise to the modern idea of Time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333273194_0
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