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Divine Mania
- Alteration of Consciousness in Ancient Greece
Engelsk Paperback
Divine Mania
- Alteration of Consciousness in Ancient Greece
Engelsk Paperback

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‘Our greatest blessings come to us by way of mania, provided it is given us by divine gift,’ – says Socrates in Plato’s Phaedrus. Certain forms of alteration of consciousness, considered to be inspired by supernatural forces, were actively sought in ancient Greece. Divine mania comprises a fascinating array of diverse experiences: numerous initiates underwent some kind of alteration of consciousness during mystery rites; sacred officials and inquirers attained revelations in major oracular centres; possession states were actively sought; finally, some thinkers, such as Pythagoras and Socrates, probably practiced manipulation of consciousness. These experiences, which could be voluntary or involuntary, intense or mild, were interpreted as an invasive divine power within one’s mind, or illumination granted by a super-human being.



Greece was unique in its attitude to alteration of consciousness. From the perspective of individual and public freedom, the prominent position of the divine mania in Greek society reflects its acceptance of the inborn human proclivity to experience alteration of consciousness, interpreted in positive terms as god-sent. These mental states were treated with cautious respect, and in contrast to the majority of complex societies, ancient and modern, were never suppressed or pushed to the cultural and social periphery.



Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
396
ISBN-13:
9780367594268
Indbinding:
Paperback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0367594269
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Udg. Dato:
14 aug 2020
Længde:
35mm
Bredde:
235mm
Højde:
155mm
Forlag:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Oplagsdato:
14 aug 2020
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