The book ""Named And Unnamed Gods In Herodotus: University Of California Publications In Classical Philology, V9, No. 7"" by Ivan Mortimer Linforth is a scholarly work that focuses on the gods and goddesses mentioned in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. The author examines both the named and unnamed deities that appear in Herodotus' works, analyzing their roles and significance in the context of ancient Greek religion and culture.Linforth's book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Herodotus' portrayal of the gods. The first chapter provides an overview of the gods and goddesses mentioned in Herodotus' Histories, while the second chapter delves into the concept of divine intervention in the narrative. The third chapter focuses on the role of the gods in the Persian Wars, while the fourth chapter examines the relationship between the gods and human morality.Throughout the book, Linforth draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Greek literature, philosophy, and religion, as well as modern scholarship. He also provides detailed analyses of specific passages from Herodotus' works, highlighting the ways in which the historian used the gods to shape his narrative and convey his worldview.Overall, ""Named And Unnamed Gods In Herodotus"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek religion, mythology, or literature. It offers a detailed and nuanced analysis of the role of the gods in Herodotus' works, shedding new light on the complex relationship between religion and culture in ancient Greece.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.
