Abstract
This chapter introduces tension that runs right through the long history of representing mountains in ancient Greek and Roman literature. It conveys something of the way in which ancient portrayals of mountains confront with powerful images against which to measure relationships around the world. It also considers the mountains of the Mediterranean as both divine and human places. The chapter provides a wider context of ancient religious practice as mountains were dwelling places of the gods within mythical narratives and places associated with divine epiphanies and miracles beyond human understanding. It also discusses the places of human presence where one might gain special access to the gods via sacrifice.
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