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Focusing on the intersection of genre and Greek polytheism, this work critiques modern interpretations of epiphanies and divinatory dreams, suggesting that current scholarly views may be misguided. By examining various textual genres from pagan antiquity, the author argues that the concept of 'epiphany-mindedness' among the Greeks is an academic construct rather than a historical reality, stemming from a misreading of Homer’s anthropomorphism influenced by 19th-century Christian scholarship.

The series consists of a variety of monographs from the fields of Classical Philology and Ancient History. While maintaining a broad thematic and methodological scope, the editors are especially keen on studies showing a thorough and critical engagement with the relevant literary texts and primary sources.