Disability and Healing in Greek and Roman Myth

Disability and Healing in Greek and Roman Myth
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 85
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ISBN-10 : 9781009335553
ISBN-13 : 1009335553
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Download or read book Disability and Healing in Greek and Roman Myth written by Christian Laes and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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