Download or read book The Cults of Lesbos written by Shields Emily Ledyard and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emily Ledyard Shields delves into the mysteries of ancient Greek religion in this fascinating study of the cults of Lesbos. From the worship of the goddesses Hera and Demeter to the cult of the hero Orpheus, Shields explores the rituals, beliefs, and practices of these vibrant and influential traditions. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.