Are you interested in a deeper look at the or the historical figures Munn uses to build his case? The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny of Asia
Reviewers on sites like Bryn Mawr Classical Review and Amazon describe the work as "brilliant," "revolutionary," and "resourceful" for its ability to interconnect seemingly disparate facts into new historical vistas.
The book examines how fifth-century political relationships between Greece and Persia influenced religious practice, suggesting that religious shifts were deeply tied to shifts in power and identity. Critical Reception
Munn argues that the Mother of the Gods (Kybebe/Kybele) was originally a Phrygian and Lydian goddess associated with absolute kingship (tyranny).
As Athens developed its democracy, it "translated" this eastern symbol of sovereignty into a protector of its own laws and archives, effectively claiming the goddess as a symbol of the sovereignty of the people .
Some scholars, while acknowledging it as a major work, find Munn's reconstructions of the Mother Goddess's persona to be speculative . Others have reservations about his handling of archaeological evidence versus literary sources.
Are you interested in a deeper look at the or the historical figures Munn uses to build his case? The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny of Asia
Reviewers on sites like Bryn Mawr Classical Review and Amazon describe the work as "brilliant," "revolutionary," and "resourceful" for its ability to interconnect seemingly disparate facts into new historical vistas. The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny...
The book examines how fifth-century political relationships between Greece and Persia influenced religious practice, suggesting that religious shifts were deeply tied to shifts in power and identity. Critical Reception Are you interested in a deeper look at
Munn argues that the Mother of the Gods (Kybebe/Kybele) was originally a Phrygian and Lydian goddess associated with absolute kingship (tyranny). Critical Reception Munn argues that the Mother of
As Athens developed its democracy, it "translated" this eastern symbol of sovereignty into a protector of its own laws and archives, effectively claiming the goddess as a symbol of the sovereignty of the people .
Some scholars, while acknowledging it as a major work, find Munn's reconstructions of the Mother Goddess's persona to be speculative . Others have reservations about his handling of archaeological evidence versus literary sources.