{"product_id":"delphi-a-history-of-the-center-of-the-ancient-world-9780691169842","title":"Delphi: A History of the Center of the Ancient World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive narrative history of the ancient world's center, from its founding to its modern rediscovery\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the \"omphalos\"--the \"center\" or \"navel\"--of the ancient world for more than 1,000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi's oracular priestess; to set up monuments to the gods; and to take part in competitions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this richly illustrated account, Michael Scott covers the history and nature of Delphi, from the literary and archaeological evidence surrounding the site, to its rise as a center of worship, to the constant appeal of the oracle despite her cryptic prophecies. He describes how Delphi became a contested sacred site for Greeks and Romans and a storehouse for the treasures of rival city-states and foreign kings. He also examines the eventual decline of the site and how its meaning and importance have continued to be reshaped. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA unique window into the center of the ancient world, \u003ci\u003eDelphi\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to general readers, tourists, students, and specialists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Scott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.1lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.50w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691169842","brand":"Princeton University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42826748657801,"sku":"9780691169842","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_72afc157-e523-4617-b85a-c8185ffd61d5.jpg?v=1721709327","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/delphi-a-history-of-the-center-of-the-ancient-world-9780691169842","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}