Drawing upon a range of disciplines including anthropology; classical studies; archaeology and psychology; Jane Ellen Harrison's seminal 1912 work Themis pieces together the origins of early Greek religion. Known as one of the founders of modern studies in Greek mythology; Harrison has been described by her biographer; Mary Beard; as 'Britain's first female professional 'career academic'. She is renowned as being one of the most intellectual women of her time; and the ideas espoused on Greek rituals and myths in Themis remain influential today. This revolutionary study traces Themis back through history; as a matriarchal tribal goddess. Addressing areas including magic; sacrifice and the origin of the Olympic games; Harrison applies archaeological discoveries to the interpretation of Greek religion. Including a detailed preface and explanatory notes; this revised second edition of 1927 is described by Harrison as 'addressed not so much to the specialist as to the thinker generally'.
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