Restless dead
Sarah Iles Johnston
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Restless dead
Published
1999
Publisher
University of California Press
Pages
329
ISBN-10
0520217071
Description
During the archaic and classical periods, Greek ideas about the dead evolved in response to changing social and cultural conditions - most notably changes associated with the development of the polis, such as funerary legislation, and changes due to increased contact with cultures of the ancient Near East. In Restless Dead, Sarah Iles Johnston presents and interprets these changes, using them to build a complex picture of the ways in which the society of the dead reflected that of the living, expressing and defusing its tensions, reiterating its values, and eventually becoming a source of significant power for those who knew how to control it. Topics of focus include the origin of the goes (the ritual practitioner who made interaction with the dead his specialty), the threat to the living presented by the ghosts of those who died dishonorably or prematurely, the development of Hecate into a mistress of ghosts and its connection to female rites of transition, and the complex nature of the Erinyes. Restless Dead culminates with a new reading of Auschylus's Oresteia that emphasizos how Athenian myth and cult manipulated ideas about the dead to serve political and social ends.
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How many pages are in Restless dead?
This edition of Restless dead has approximately 329 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Restless dead?
For most readers, Restless dead typically takes between 6h 51m and 4h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 82,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 29m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 82,250 words
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What is the word count of Restless dead?
The estimated word count for Restless dead is approximately 82,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Restless dead?
Restless dead was written by Sarah Iles Johnston.
When was Restless dead published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.