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[Agora Publication] Ancient Portraits from the Athenian Agora

Harrison, E. B ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Although the famous bronze statues seen by the Roman tourist Pausanias have been melted down, the Agora preserves a number of fine portraits in stone. While a few of these are named, most of the portraits ... 1960

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[Agora Publication] Gods and Heroes in the Athenian Agora

Camp, J ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... Religion played a part in almost every aspect of civic life, so shrines, temples, altars, and dedications are conspicuous at almost every turn during a visit to the Agora. The author of this booklet shows ... 1980

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[Agora Publication] Birds of the Athenian Agora

Lamberton, R. D. Rotroff, S. I ... The American School of Classical Studies at Athens ... As well as the Little Owl, or glaux, so often seen accompanying the goddess Athena, many other birds played an important role in Greek art and symbolism. This booklet describes the ways in which the Greeks ... 1985