Prodigies, Greece and Rome
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23757635 |
|---|---|
| Authors | David Engels (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Publication date | 2012-10-26 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah17357 |
| OpenAlex | W1491827627 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
Whereas divination through extispicy ( see haruspices ), auguries, and oracles seemed to enable humans or collectivities to question divinities about the future ( auspicia impetrativa ), the gods themselves could also actively communicate with humans ( auspicia oblativa ) thanks to dreams or prodigies.
Art · Divination · Epistemology · Literature · Classical Antiquity Studies · Historical and Literary Studies · Historical, Religious, and Philosophical Studies · Philosophy
| Highly cited | No |
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