Much like many other ancient phenomena, the rituals of the Greeks continue to both vex and intrigue through their diverse particularities and their often elusive meanings. The title of the first work under review, Offrir en Grce ancienne, reflects a misleading definitiveness in that regard: this is not a comprehensive treatise on the notion of 'offering' in ancient Greece. 1 Rather, it is the subtitle that should probably retain one's attention: gestes et contextes. Herein lies one of the (underplayed) strengths of the book: the idea of 'offering'-be it donation, dedication or gift-giving-as a gesture, and the careful study of the context surrounding this ritual act.
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