Disability and healing in Greek and Roman myth / Christian Laes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Laes, Christian, author.

Series:

Cambridge elements. Elements in Greek and Roman mythology

Elements in Greek and Roman Mythology Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mythology, Classical.

Mythology, Greek.

Mythology, Roman.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (72 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

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

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 12 Apr 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781009335546

1009335545

9781009335560

1009335561