Sanctified Violence in Homeric Society

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Focusing on oath-making narratives in the Iliad, Margo Kitts develops a theory of ritualized violence, examining how these narratives reflect broader cultural practices. She analyzes various ritual paradigms and metaphors, linking them to both Homeric texts and ancient Near Eastern references. By exploring common ritual features associated with religious violence globally, Kitts employs the theory of ritual performance as a means of communication, offering insights into the intersection of violence and sacred practices in Homeric society.