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Delphic Oracle: Its Responses and Operations
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Univ of California Pr, 1981
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Soft cover. Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Foundational Work on Delphic Prophecy & Ancient Greek Religion. Delve into the enigmatic heart of ancient Greek religion with this monumental, groundbreaking study by renowned classicist Joseph Fontenrose. Published by the University of California Press, The Delphic Oracle is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous, critical re-examinations of Pythian prophecy ever produced. Fontenrose systematically analyzes the historical, literary, and legendary responses attributed to the Oracle at Delphi, separating late mythic tradition from verifiable historical practice. Complete with an exhaustive, cataloged collection of over 500 Delphic responses, this volume remains an indispensable cornerstone for students and scholars of classical antiquity. Academic & Classical Value: A fundamental reference work for classicists, ancient historians, mythologists, and religious studies scholars. Essential for any academic library focusing on ancient Greece. Bibliographic Detail: First University of California Press Paperback Edition (1981). Softcover format. Includes extensive analytical tables, bibliography, indices, and the complete Catalogue of Delphic Responses. ISBN-10: 0520043596 / ISBN-13: 9780520043596. Condition Report: Covers & Spine: Original illustrated softcover wraps show light surface soiling, handling smudges, and shelf wear. The front cover has an archival tape repair along the upper hinge, and there is a small 1-inch closed tear at the upper edge near the spine head. Edges & Corners: Outer corners are bent/creased and edges are rubbed from standard academic handling. Interior & Text Block: Despite external handling and cover wear, the interior text block is exceptionally clean, bright, and completely unmarked?free of student highlighting, ink marginalia, or former owner signatures. Spine is hinged. Binding remains fully intact and firm. A solid, clean-texted working reference copy of an out-of-print classical milestone. Seller Inventory # VV953
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Delphic Oracle: Its Responses and Operations
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Good, clean, tight condition with light wear from use. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged. Seller Inventory # 077356
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The Delphic Oracle, Its Responses and Operations With a Catalogue of Responses
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University of California Press, Berkeley, 1981
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good(+). First paperback edition. Large octavo, xviii, 476 p, b&w illustrations, plan; 24 cm. Cultural Studies, Greek. Extremely mild rubbing to spine head and foot, very faint soiling and sunning to spine, very light soiling to covers, extremely gentle rubbing to front-top edge, bright pages in tight binding, else Very Good to Very Good(+). Seller Inventory # 88930
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Delphic Oracle
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University of California Press, 1992
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paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Seller Inventory # 1559387
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Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-0520043596