Disability and Healing in Greek and Roman Myth
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Elements in Greek and Roman Mythology
ISBN-10
1009335537
ISBN-13
9781009335539
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Imprint
Cambridge University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Apr 18th, 2024
Print length
82 Pages
Weight
134 grams
Dimensions
15.00 x 22.90 x 0.80 cms
Product Classification:
Classical history / classical civilisationAncient history
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This Element places stories of disability and healing in Greek and Roman Myth in context, with due attention to close reading, and pays careful attention to concepts and terminology regarding disability. One of the focuses is the people behind the stories and their 'lived' religion. It also encourages its readers to 'live' their ancient mythology.
Disability and Healing in Greek and Roman Myth takes its readers to stories, in versions known and often unknown. Disabilities and diseases are dealt with from head to toe: from mental disorder, over impairment of vision, hearing and speaking, to mobility problems and wider issues that pertain to the whole body. This Element places the stories in context, with due attention to close reading, and pays careful attention to concepts and terminology regarding disability. It sets Graeco-Roman mythology in the wider context of the ancient world, including Christianity. One of the focuses is the people behind the stories and their 'lived' religion. It also encourages its readers to 'live' their ancient mythology.
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