Offers an incomparable approach to understanding archaic Greek poetry and religion....Richardson shows a good knowledge of the archeological and artistic evidence and a sure control of the relevant comparative material both from Greece and the Near East. The result is the best presentation of the Eleusinian cult available...this book is a treasure, well worth its cost.

Offers an incomparable approach to understanding archaic Greek poetry and religion....Richardson shows a good knowledge of the archeological and artistic evidence and a sure control of the relevant comparative material both from Greece and the Near East. The result is the best presentation of the Eleusinian cult available...this book is a treasure, well worth its cost.

Offers an incomparable approach to understanding archaic Greek poetry and religion....Richardson shows a good knowledge of the archeological and artistic evidence and a sure control of the relevant comparative material both from Greece and the Near East. The result is the best presentation of the Eleusinian cult available...this book is a treasure, well worth its cost.