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Exploring the unique perspectives of ancient Greeks and Romans, this work delves into their distinct cultural narratives and symbols, offering insights into timeless issues like memory, identity, and morality. Maurizio Bettini presents intriguing interpretations of myths, proverbs, and literary masterpieces, revealing unexpected connections and discoveries. The book's scholarly yet accessible approach makes it suitable for classicists, students, and those interested in anthropology and art history, inviting readers to reconsider the classical world's impact on contemporary thought.
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The Ears of Hermes, Maurizio Bettini
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- 2020
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- Title
- The Ears of Hermes
- Subtitle
- Communication, Images, and Identity in the Classical World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Maurizio Bettini
- Publisher
- The Ohio State University Press
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 296
- ISBN13
- 9780814256152
- Category
- About Literature
- Description
- Exploring the unique perspectives of ancient Greeks and Romans, this work delves into their distinct cultural narratives and symbols, offering insights into timeless issues like memory, identity, and morality. Maurizio Bettini presents intriguing interpretations of myths, proverbs, and literary masterpieces, revealing unexpected connections and discoveries. The book's scholarly yet accessible approach makes it suitable for classicists, students, and those interested in anthropology and art history, inviting readers to reconsider the classical world's impact on contemporary thought.