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A Cabinet of Greek Curiosities : Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from the Cradle of Western Civilization by J. C. McKeown (2013, Hardcover)

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The ancient Greeks were a wonderful people. They gave us democracy, drama, and philosophy, and many forms of art and branches of science would be inconceivable without their influence. And yet, they were capable of the most outlandish behavior, preposterous beliefs, and ludicrous opinions. Like its companion volume, A Cabinet of Roman Curiosities , this is an uproarious miscellany of odd stories and facts, culled from a lifetime of teaching ancient Greek civilization. In some ways, the book demonstrates how much the Greeks were like us. Politicians were regarded as shallow and self-serving; overweight people resorted to implausible diets; Socrates and the king of Sparta used to entertain their children by riding around on a stick pretending it was a horse. Of course, their differences from us are abundantly documented too and the book may leave readers with a few incredulous questions. To ward off evil, were scapegoats thrown down from cliffs, though fitted out with feathers and live birds to give them a sporting chance of survival? Did a werewolf really win the boxing event at the Olympic Games? Were prisoners released on bail so that they could enjoy dramatic festivals? Did anyone really believe that Pythagoras flew about on a magic arrow? Other such mysteries abound in this quirky and richly illustrated journey into the "glory that was Greece." "The loveliest thing on the black earth." Sappho of Lesbos "Well worth getting a copy." Pisistratus of Athens "Meticulously written, a must for every library." Ptolemy of Alexandria "Unputdownable." Atlas the Titan "Fantastic! Incredible!" Cassandra, priestess of Apollo "The ideal gift." Laocoon of Troy "Not too long." Callimachus of Cyrene "I find something new every time I dip in." Archimedes of Syracuse

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Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0199982104
ISBN-13
9780199982103
eBay Product ID (ePID)
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Product Key Features

Book Title
Cabinet of Greek Curiosities : Strange Tales and Surprising Facts from the Cradle of Western Civilization
Author
J. C. Mckeown
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Europe / Greece (See Also Ancient / Greece), Ancient / Greece, History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Customs & Traditions, Humor
Publication Year
2013
Genre
Literary Criticism, History, Social Science, Philosophy
Number of Pages
304 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
5.6in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
8.3in
Item Weight
12.8 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Df78.M35 2013
Reviews
In a witty miscellany, McKeown acknowledges the idealised status of classical Greece, but brings it down to our brute level by quoting judiciously from its satirical poets, speculative philosophers, brutal princes and self-serving politicians., "The selections are, on the whole, intriguing and often delightful... A Classicist will find much to use, and as a gift to a friend who wonders how the ancients can hold our fascination so thoroughly, this cabinet will surely inform and charm the recipient." --Bryn Mawr Classical Review
Table of Content
Preface1. Food and Drink2. Chldren and Education3. Women4. Sex5. Animals6. Athens7. Sparta8. Alexander the Great9. Greeks at Sea10. Greeks and Barbarians11. Athletics12. Homer13. Drama14. Spectators and Critics15. Books and Papyri16. Philosophers17. Mathematics18. Science and Technology19. Art20. Tourists and Tourist Attractions21. Religion, Superstition, and Magic22. Prophecy23. Words and Expressions24. The SorosGlossaryThe Coin ImagesIllustration Credits, Preface CHAPTER 1 Food and Drink CHAPTER 2 Children and Education CHAPTER 3 Women CHAPTER 4 Sex CHAPTER 5 Animals CHAPTER 6 Athens CHAPTER 7 Sparta CHAPTER 8 Alexander the Great CHAPTER 9 Greeks at Sea CHAPTER 10 Greeks and Barbarians CHAPTER 11 Athletics CHAPTER 12 Homer CHAPTER 13 Drama CHAPTER 14 Spectators and Critics CHAPTER 15 Books and Papyri CHAPTER 16 Philosophers CHAPTER 17 Mathematics CHAPTER 18 Science and Technology CHAPTER 19 Art CHAPTER 20 Tourists and Tourist Attractions CHAPTER 21 Religion, Superstition, and Magic CHAPTER 22 Prophecy CHAPTER 23 Words and Expressions CHAPTER 24 The Soros Glossary The Coin Images Illustration Credits
Copyright Date
2013
Lccn
2012-036875
Dewey Decimal
938
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes

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