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Divination

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Abstract

Herodotus was a firm believer in divination (Gk. μαντική, mantikē), particularly in its oracular form. He records various omens and ORACLES, especially in his account of the PERSIAN WARS.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Herodotus Encyclopedia
EditorsChristopher Baron
Place of PublicationHoboken, United States of America
PublisherWiley & Sons, Inc
Pages459-461
Volume1
Edition1
ISBN (Print)9781119113522, 9781119113539, 9781118689646
Publication statusPublished - 31 Mar 2021

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