Insularity and Religious Life: The Case of Hellenistic Ikaros/Failaka Island

This paper explores the notion of insularity and religious life in the sacred landscape of Ikaros/Failaka with a particular focus on the Hellenistic period. The little island of Ikaros/Failaka in the Persian Gulf had a long pre-Hellenistic religious history and was occupied by Alexander, explored by...

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Main Author: Dorothea Stavrou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/11/1002