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"Before Olympos explores the aniconic (that is, non-anthropomorphic - therefore, pre-anthropomorphic) origins of certain obviously pre-Hellenic deities in the classical pantheon of Greek gods: Poseidon, Hermes, Eros and, to an extent, Aphrodite...There is conclusive evidence, skillfully marshaled here, that these four are survivals from pre-Hellenic times who were incorporated into the classical pantheon because their cults were too powerful to be ignored when that pantheon was being organized..." -- Page [2] of cover