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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction: Time, Space, Source Material, and Methods 1 Chapter 2: Paths to Priesthood: Preparation, Requirements and Acquisition 42 Chapter 3: Priesthoods of Prominence: Athena Polias at Athens, Demeter at Eleusis, Hera at Argos, and Apollo at Delphi 85 Chapter 4: Dressing the Part: Costume, Attribute and Impersonation 126 Chapter 5: The Priestess in the Sanctuary: Implements, Portraits, and Patronage 158 Chapter 6: The Priestess in Action: Procession, Sacrifice, and Benefaction 211 Chapter 7: Priestly Privilege: Perquisites, Honors, and Authority 249 Chapter 8: Death of the Priestess: Grave Monuments and Epitaphs 284 Chapter 9: The End of the Line: The Coming of Christianity 325 Chapter 10: Conclusions 346
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Greece -- Religion.
Women and religion -- Greece.
Women priests -- Greece.
Goddesses.