Mechanical miracles: automata in ancient greek religion
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By tcd bur · 2016 · cited by 8 — 9 thus, automata were used as 'heuristic devices to illustrate the nature of the body, the state and even the entire universe constructed by an engineer-god ...
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Tatiana Bur A thesis submitted in fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Philosophy Faculty of Arts, University of Sydney Supervisor: Professor Eric Csapo March, 2016Mechanical Miracles: Automata in Ancient Greek Religion Statement of Originality This is to certify that to the best of my knowledge, the content of this thesis is my own work. This thesis has not been submitted for any degree or other purposes. I certify that the intellectual content of this thesis is the product of my own work and that all the assistance received in preparing this thesis and sources have been acknowledged. Tatiana Bur, March 2016. I ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ....................................................................................................... 1 A NOTE TO THE READER ................................................................................................... 2 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................
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