Greek and Roman Folklore: A Handbook

by Graham Anderson

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The Greek and Roman world is often noted for the rationalism of a few outstanding thinkers. This book is about the traditional superstitions, beliefs, taboos, folk-remedies, ghost stories, and folk tales that haunted the rest. Along the way it considers such questions as, Do modern approaches help or hinder our attempts to see ancient superstition from the inside? Can we break down the barriers between folk tales and myths? Did it really matter...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0313335753

ISBN13:9780313335754

Release Date:August 2006

Publisher:Greenwood

Length:248 Pages

Weight:1.20 lbs.

Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.6"

Related Subjects

Folklore & Mythology Human Geography Social Science Social Sciences

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