Afterword

1This book was conceived as a contribution to the reassessment of cultic honours for political leaders and benefactors as a constitutive part of the history of Greek religion in the Hellenistic period. Drawing on a large set of source types and methodological approaches has served the purpose of shedding light on common aspects as well as on specific traits concerning the practical dimension of ritual honours, including their administration and funding systems. It is now time to attempt a balance of this endeavour by drawing attention to some of the points highlighted by the studies collected here. I will articulate these final reflections around four main topics: space, time, material, and agency. Where possible, I will also add references to other documents that can confirm the conclusions of the papers and point to new paths for future research.

2 Space. The spatial footprint of honours for political leaders and great benefactors has concerned the authors of the contr