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Ancora sulla stoà a U di Locri Epizefiri

Author: P.G. Guzzo

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We discuss again the relevance of the U-shaped stoa to the cult of Aphrodite; and its diachronic destination as a hestiatorion. It can be observed that in sanctuaries where the presence of a hestiatorion is attested, this is located within the related temenos. During symposiums the presence of hetairai was expected. In many sanctuaries (from Pyrgi to Erice) “sacred prostitutes” are documented, they are mentioned also in Epizephyrian Locris. We discuss the information on this subject contained in Iustinus and in Klearchos. We conclude by assuming the activity of hetairai, not of hierodulai, within the hestiatorion located in the U-shaped stoa.

Hestiatoria nei santuari dei Grandi Dei e dei Cabiri. Forme, modelli e ritualità

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This paper focuses on the cult of the Cabiri and that of the Great Gods, with particular reference to the ritual use of wine drinking within buildings specifically intended for such practices. This aspect seems to maintain a central role in the liturgy of the Cabiri and characterises itself as a fundamental element in the structure of the sanctuaries. An analysis of literary and archaeological evidence related to this aspect is followed by an attempt to delineate common patterns and lines of development within the cult.