Cook, Arthur Bernard, 1868-1952 · Cambridge [Eng.] The University Press · leaf 703
Fig. 385- Fig. 386. Fig. 387. (figs. 386, 387)^. I infer, therefore, that the sceptre-bearing slayerof the bull was a priestly king, who acted the part of the god. Itwill be noticed that the rite takes place in front of a fine spreadingoak, the sacred tree of Zeus. An interesting confirmation of…
Zeus (Greek deity) · Cults · Sun worship · Classical antiquities · Folk literature
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