Overall, the book is considered a fundamental study for those interested in the intersection of , Greek-Persian relations , and the origins of political sovereignty .
Munn argues that the Mother of the Gods (Kybebe/Kybele) was originally a Phrygian and Lydian goddess associated with absolute kingship (tyranny). The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny...
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. Overall, the book is considered a fundamental study
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 and the Tyranny of Asia
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
Overall, the book is considered a fundamental study for those interested in the intersection of , Greek-Persian relations , and the origins of political sovereignty .
Munn argues that the Mother of the Gods (Kybebe/Kybele) was originally a Phrygian and Lydian goddess associated with absolute kingship (tyranny).
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
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