Lucian's laughing gods religion, philosophy, and popular culture in the Roman East / Inger N.I. Kuin.
| Author/creator | Kuin, Inger N. I. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2023. |
| Description | 293 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | "No comic author from the ancient world features the gods as often as Lucian of Samosata, yet the meaning of his works remain contested. He is either seen as undermining the gods and criticizing religion through his humor, or as not engaging with religion at all, featuring the gods as literary characters. His humor was traditionally viewed as a symptom of decreased religiosity, but that model of religious decline in the second century CE has been invalidated by ancient historians. Understanding these works now requires understanding what it means to imagine as laughing and laughable gods who are worshipped in everyday cult. Lucian challenges the dominant theologies of his day as he refused to interpret the gods as ethical model"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-269) and indices. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023931725 |
| ISBN | 9780472133345 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0472133349 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |