Chapter 7 Priestly Privilege: Perquisites, Honors, and Authority

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Abbreviations xiii
5. Chapter 1 Introduction: Time, Space, Source Material, and Methods 1
6. Chapter 2 Paths to Priesthood: Preparation, Requirements, and Acquisition 27
7. Chapter 3 Priesthoods of Prominence: Athena Polias at Athens, Demeter and Kore at Eleusis, Hera at Argos, and Apollo at Delphi 57
8. Chapter 4 Dressing the Part: Costume, Attribute, and Mimesis 85
9. Chapter 5 The Priestess in the Sanctuary: Implements, Portraits, and Patronage 117
10. Chapter 6 The Priestess in Action: Procession, Sacrifice, and Benefaction 165
11. Chapter 7 Priestly Privilege: Perquisites, Honors, and Authority 197
12. Chapter 8 Death of the Priestess: Grave Monuments, Epitaphs, and Public Burial 223
13. Chapter 9 The End of the Line: The Coming of Christianitys 259
14. Chapter 10 Conclusions 275
15. Notes 283
16. Bibliography 365
17. Index of Monuments 383
18. Index of Inscriptions 387
19. Index of Priestesses 393
20. General Index 399
21. Glossary 415
22. Maps 422
23. Plates 431