Votive Body Parts in Greek and Roman Religion (Cambridge Classical Studies)

Description: Votive Body Parts in Greek and Roman Religion (Cambridge Classical Studies) [Hardcover] Hughes, Jessica Product Overview This book examines a type of object that was widespread and very popular in classical antiquity - votive offerings in the shape of parts of the human body. It collects examples from four principal areas and time periods: Classical Greece, pre-Roman Italy, Roman Gaul and Roman Asia Minor. It uses a compare-and-contrast methodology to highlight differences between these sets of votives, exploring the implications for our understandings of how beliefs about the body changed across classical antiquity. The book also looks at how far these ancient beliefs overlap with, or differ from, modern ideas about the body and its physical and conceptual boundaries. Central themes of the book include illness and healing, bodily fragmentation, human-animal hybridity, transmission and reception of traditions, and the mechanics of personal transformation in religious rituals. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (May 18, 2017) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 234 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1107157838 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 35 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.42 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #1,849,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #681 in Ancient History (Books) #2,035 in Religious Studies (Books) #2,497 in Religion Encyclopedias #681 in Ancient History (Books) #2,035 in Religious Studies (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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