Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The Origins of Zeus 2. The Worship of Zeus 3. The Portrait of Zeus (Archaic and Classical) 4. Hellenistic and Roman Zeus 5. Zeus and Jupiter in a Modern World

About the Author

University of Birmingham

Reviews

'[This book] fizzes with ideas on every page' - The Anglo-Hellenic Review"[Dowden's] careful presentation and analysis of the previous large bibliography makes this book a good introduction even to the study of ancient religion. Good illustrations add to its appeal. [This] is the best introduction to his image and cult"-Oxford Bibliographies Online

'[This book] fizzes with ideas on every page' - The Anglo-Hellenic Review