Homo Necans: The Anthropology of Ancient Greek Sacrificial Ritual and Myth
Walter Burkert’s Homo Necans offers an anthropological examination of ancient Greek sacrificial ritual and myth. Centered on the religious practices and traditions of the Greek world, this scholarly work connects classical studies with broader questions about ritual, belief, culture, and the interpretation of ancient societies.
About This Book
Homo Necans is a scholarly study of ancient Greek sacrificial ritual and myth by Walter Burkert, with Peter Bing associated with the English edition.
The book explores sacrifice as a central subject in the anthropology of ancient Greece, connecting ritual practice with myth and religious thought.
Its focus makes it relevant to readers of classical studies, ancient history, anthropology, and the study of religion.
This edition presents a major work for examining how ancient Greek ritual and myth can be understood through an anthropological perspective.
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