Envy, poison, and death women on trial in ancient Athens

This volume explores three trials conducted in Athens in the fourth century BCE; the defendants were all women charged with undertaking ritual activities, but much of the evidence remains a mystery. The author reveals how these trials provide a vivid glimpse of the socio-political environment of Ath...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Eidinow, Esther, 1970- author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Oxford University Press 2016.
Edición:First edition
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Sumario:This volume explores three trials conducted in Athens in the fourth century BCE; the defendants were all women charged with undertaking ritual activities, but much of the evidence remains a mystery. The author reveals how these trials provide a vivid glimpse of the socio-political environment of Athens during this time.
Notas:Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Descripción Física:1 online resource
Público:Specialized.
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191747304