Ancient Greek Religion, 2nd Edition

"A brilliant general synthesis covering the Greek world over the period of 'classical' Athens ... [Mikalson's] book is a model of how it should be done." BBC History Magazine

"A first introduction to ancient Greek religion, which encompasses hundreds of deities of several different types, and varied widely over nearly two thousand years and thousands of large and small Greek city-states." Reference and Research Book News

"Clearly written and organised, it will be appreciated by students." Antiquity

"It is well written, very accurate, and communicative." Australian Religion Studies Review

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title of the Year

“This thoroughly updated new edition offers a vivid, engagingly written and beautifully illustrated introduction to the major phenomena of Greek religion from a leading authority in the field.”
Daniel Ogden, Professor of Ancient History, University of Exeter, editor of A Companion to Greek Religion (Blackwell 2007)

“An excellent introductory text, even more user-friendly in its second edition, augmented by color plates, updated bibliography, and a new chapter exploring how religion influenced Greek culture as a whole.”
Charles C. Chiasson, The University of Texas at Arlington