Athletes and Oracles The Transformation of Olympia and Delphi in the Eighth Century Bc

This is a study of the origins and practices at Olympia and Delphi which challenges many assumptions about the nature and role of the archaeological data. Dr Morgan considers the economics of dedication, technology and the organization of craft production which provide insights into the behaviour of producers and purchasers of material dedicated at the sanctuaries.Morgan, Catherine is the author of 'Athletes and Oracles The Transformation of Olympia and Delphi in the Eighth Century Bc', published 2007 under ISBN 9780521035682 and ISBN 0521035686.