The World Through Roman Eyes: Anthropological Approaches to Ancient Culture

ISBN-13: 9781107157613 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 482 str.

Maurizio Bettini; William Michael Short

Opis

Showcases the fundamental contribution that anthropology has made to our understanding of ancient Roman culture.

Recenzje

'… this edited volume makes an important original contribution to cultural studies, and the authors' embedding of historical analysis in anthropological theory and comparative analysis yields new insights regarding the classical world … Highly recommended.' M. T. Stark, Choice

Spis treści

Introduction Maurizio Bettini and William Michael Short; 1. Comparison Maurizio Bettini; 2. Metaphors William Michael Short; 3. Polytheism Gabriella Pironti and Micol Perfigli; 4. Myth Maurizio Bettini; 5. Sacrifice Francesca Prescendi; 6. Witches Laura Cherubini; 7. Kinship Mario Lentano; 8. Friendship and the gift Renata Raccanelli and Lucia Beltrami; 9. Economy Cristiano Viglietti; 10. Space Gianluca De Sanctis; 11. Animals Cristiana Franco; 12. Plants Svetlana Hautala; 13. Images Giuseppe Pucci; 14. Signs Giovanni Manetti; 15. Riddles Simone Beta.