Heortology

Heortology is the study of religious festivals. It was originally only used in respect of Christian festivals,[1] but it now covers all religions, in particular those of Ancient Greece.[2]

References

  1. ↑  Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Heortology". Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.
  2. ↑ Robert Parker: Athenian Religion
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