Cure and Cult in Ancient Corinth: A Guide to the Asklepieion: 1 - Brossura

Lang, Mabel

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0876616708 ISBN 13: 9780876616703

Casa editrice: Amer School of Classical, 1977

Riassunto

Hundreds of life-size human limbs made from terracotta, including the remains of at least 125 human hands, testify to the efficacy of the medicine practiced at the Aklepieion, on the hillside north of ancient Corinth. Made as votive gifts to thank the god for a cure, these were among many extraordinary finds made during excavations at the Temple of Asklepios and Lerna spring between 1929 and 1934. As well as providing a helpful guide to the site, this fascinating booklet also offers a unique insight into the work of physicians in the Greek world, and the types of diseases they had to contend with.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Mabel Lang (1917-2010) was the Katharine E. McBride Professor Emeritus and Paul Shorey Professor Emeritus of Greek at Bryn Mawr College. She authored or coauthored nine books published by the ASCSA.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Amer School of Classical
• Data di pubblicazione: 1977
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0876616708
• ISBN 13: 9780876616703
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 32
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile