Saturday, June 15, 2024

Jane E. Harrison

 Jane E. Harrison
Jane Ellen Harrison was a British classical scholar, linguist, and feminist. She is one of the founders of modern studies in Greek mythology and religion.


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Themis
Cover of 'Themis' by Jane E. Harrison
"Themis" is a scholarly work that delves into the origins and development of ancient Greek religion, focusing particularly on the social aspects of ritual and myth rather than the theological specifics. The book examines the concept of Themis, traditionally associated with divine order and law, and explores how this concept relates to the collective consciousness and practices of early Greek society. Through a detailed analysis of rituals, festivals, and myths, the author argues that Themis plays a central role in creating and maintaining social order and cohesion among the ancient Greeks. The study draws extensively on literary and archaeological sources to reconstruct the religious atmosphere of ancient Greece, providing insights into how early Greeks understood their world and the divine forces that shaped it.


Ancient Art and Ritual by Jane Ellen Harrison
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17087


The Project Gutenberg eBook of Ancient Art and Ritual
https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/17087/pg17087-images.html



Jane Ellen Harrison (9 September 1850 – 15 April 1928) was a British classical scholar and linguist. With Karl Kerenyi and Walter Burkert, Harrison is one of the founders of modern studies in Ancient Greek religion and mythology. 

Mary Beard described Harrison as '... the first woman in England to become an academic, in the fully professional sense – an ambitious, full-time, salaried, university researcher and lecturer'.[7]

source:
        Jane E. Harrison, 1912 book Thermis 
The friendly guide to mythology : a mortal's companion to the fantastical realm of gods, goddesses, monsters, and heroes.
by Nancy Hathaway
[2000]
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