Sacrifice and the Homeric Hymn to Hermes 112-41

Examines the methodology by which one can connect this passage to historical sacrificial practices. In particular, I critique the previous approaches of Kahn, Clay and Burkert, and argue that the passage can be taken as aetiological with special reference to the site at Olympia.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thomas, Oliver
Other Authors: Hitch, S.
Format: Book Section
Published: Cambridge University Press 2017
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51235/