Disability and healing in Greek and Roman myth:

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 th...

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Main Author: Laes, Christian 1973- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2024
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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
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 12 Apr 2024)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (72 Seiten)
ISBN:9781009335560
DOI:10.1017/9781009335560

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