Fire, in cult, Greece and Rome
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23724607 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sarah Hitch (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.wbeah17161 |
| OpenAlex | W1484371350 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 1 |
Fire was an essential component of most cults in the ancient Greek and Roman world, either as the medium for transportation of sacrificial offerings to the gods above or as a symbol of the spiritual health of the community.
Ancient history · Archaeology · Art · Component (thermodynamics) · Cult · Linguistics · Symbol (formal) · Classical Antiquity Studies · Classics · Historical and Architectural Studies · History · Philosophy · Water management and technologies
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |