Stones, sacred
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23664124 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Milette Gaifman (Yale University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Publication date | 2012-10-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah17427 |
| OpenAlex | W4229608494 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
In Greek and Roman antiquity numerous stones – rough and shaped, stationary and portable – were held sacred. These varied in size, form, and religious meaning.
Art · Geography · Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History · Classical Antiquity Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |