Search for dissertations about: "magistrates"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the word magistrates.

  2. 1. A study of dedications to Aphrodite from Greek magistrates

    Author : Jenny Wallensten; Institutionen för arkeologi och antikens historia; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Ancient history; epithets; votive gifts; ancient diplomacy; Hermes; inscriptions; epigraphy; the Hellenistic period; Greek religion; dedications; Aphrodite; magistrates; Antikens och forntidens historia;

    Abstract : Through the identification of a series of inscriptions, mainly datable to the Hellenistic era, a link between Aphrodite and the civic life and administration of the Greek poleis has come to light. The inscriptions in question are dedications to Aphrodite through which magistrates of various cities and varying status express their devotion to the goddess. READ MORE

  4. 2. Greek incubation rituals in Classical and Hellenistic times

    Author : Hedvig von Ehrenheim; Gunnel Ekroth; Bronwen Wickkiser; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Archaeology; classical; Arkeologi; klassisk; antikens kultur och samhällsliv; Classical Archaeology and Ancient History;

    Abstract : This study documents and analyzes the structure and function of Greek incubation rituals in Classical and Hellenistic times. The first part (Chapter 2) examines all relevant literary and epigraphical testimonia concerning the rites and rules surrounding incubation. READ MORE

  5. 3. Dēmokratia : The Prehistory of a Word in Relation to the Greek Typology of Constitutions

    Author : Fredrik Sixtensson; Ingela Nilsson; David Westberg; Carol Atack; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Democracy; δημοκρατία; ἀρχή; κράτος; Greek democracy; kratos; archē; Greek typology of constitutions; Greek polis; Grekiska; Greek;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses how the term δημοκρατία relates to the classical Greek typology of constitutions. The two other major constitutional terms, μοναρχία and ὀλιγαρχία, have another suffix than δημοκρατία. READ MORE