"He solves the problem of designation by assigning them epithets" - not unlike the ancients, then 
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- Edit 1Before modification by Ghavrel at 15/09/2009 06:30:56 PM
Interesting. I'm not entirely sure how revolutionary the distinguishing of gods/cults by use of epithet is, since it's fairly well documented by the Romans themselves (I can't speak to the Greeks, but I assume it was so with them as well). Maybe revolutionary in a modern context.
In any case, a book that essentially practices reverse syncretism would be very interesting. How has it aged, though? As you note, '77 was quite a while ago.
In any case, a book that essentially practices reverse syncretism would be very interesting. How has it aged, though? As you note, '77 was quite a while ago.