The Homeric Doctrine of Sin, Its Expiation and Its Penalty is a scholarly work by W. S. Tyler that delves into the concept of sin in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The book explores the various types of sin and wrongdoing in the Homeric world, including offenses against the gods, crimes against society, and violations of hospitality. Tyler examines the ways in which these sins are expiated or atoned for, such as through sacrifice, purification rituals, or compensation to the victim. The book also explores ...
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The Homeric Doctrine of Sin, Its Expiation and Its Penalty is a scholarly work by W. S. Tyler that delves into the concept of sin in Homer's epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey. The book explores the various types of sin and wrongdoing in the Homeric world, including offenses against the gods, crimes against society, and violations of hospitality. Tyler examines the ways in which these sins are expiated or atoned for, such as through sacrifice, purification rituals, or compensation to the victim. The book also explores the penalties for sin in the Homeric world, including divine punishment, social ostracism, and exile. Through his analysis of the Homeric doctrine of sin, Tyler sheds light on the moral and ethical values of ancient Greek society and the role of religion in shaping those values. The Homeric Doctrine of Sin, Its Expiation and Its Penalty is a valuable resource for scholars of ancient Greek literature, religion, and ethics.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theology of the Greek Poets, by W. S. Tyler. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766154963.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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