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Святилища и сакральные территории ольвийского полиса античного времени
Sanctuaries and sacred territories of Olbia polis of classical era

Author(s): Ivan A. Snytko
Subject(s): Archaeology, Cultural history, Social history, Ancient World, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, History of Religion
Published by: Muzeul Naţional de Istorie a Moldovei
Keywords: Olbia; chora; Lower Bug region; sanctuary; sacred territories; altar; memorial alleys;

Summary/Abstract: This article focuses on the sanctuaries and sacred territories of the Olbia polis. The analysis of the current state of the issue has been carried out. The sanctuaries and sacred territories of the Olbia polis are described taking into account their current level of research. In the course of considering the problem, the fact is asserted that the Olbia polis, like other ancient centers of the ancient world, in terms of history, culture and religion was a traditional Greek polis in relation to the veneration of deities, where the cults of Demeter, Achilles, Apollo, Athena, Aphrodite, Hermes, Hecate, Cybele, Borysthenes and other deities of the ancient Greek pantheon were revered since ancient times.

  • Issue Year: XV/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 199-2118
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Russian
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