Decayed Gods: Origin and Development of Georges Dumezil's "Ideologie Tripartie"

Wouter W. Belier

Published by E. J. Brill, Leiden, 1991

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An excellent copy of this analysis discussing Georges Dumezil's theory of Indo-European traditions. Published in Volume 7 of the series 'Studies in Greek and Roman Religion'.In the publisher's original unclipped dust wrapper.A unique work dedicated to examining Georges Dumezil's model of the Indo-European 'ideologie tripartie' whereby Indo-European traditions were divided into functions of society, the world of the gods, and the heroic traditions.Belier introduces Dumezil's basic tripartite thesis, together with some account of critical response to his ideas. He follows with a comprehensive review of his ideas, and of their evolution, modification and abandonment. In the original cloth binding. In the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, lovely with minimal shelf wear. Dust wrapper is excellent with minor edgewear and a couple marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine. Seller Inventory # 912Y11

Bibliographic Details

Title: Decayed Gods: Origin and Development of ...

Publisher: E. J. Brill, Leiden

Publication Date: 1991

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Book Type: book