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How ancient Greece viewed madness—and what society did with it
A scholarly look at madness in Greek thought, from everyday life to law and religion. It explains why Greece had few formal asylums and how mad individuals were treated, restrained, or kept at home. Through myth, theater, and legal practice, the book shows how fear and humor shaped public attitudes toward the insane.
The study highlights real and literary examples, including how violent madness was perceived, and how confinement appeared in stories from Cassandra to Philocleon and Heracles. It also investigates how Greek law dealt with mad slaves and the limits of social care for those in distress.
- How Greek society understood the link between madness and civic life
- Ways restraint, guardianship, and legal actions were used to manage danger
- Myth and drama as mirrors of public fear and compassion
- The treatment of mad slaves and the rough boundaries of care
- The question of mental illness in the context of inheritance and divorce laws
Ideal for readers curious about ancient Greek culture, law, and belief systems, and how madness intersected with daily life.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, by Dr Agnes Vaughn, is a fascinating exploration of the ways in which madness was perceived, treated, and integrated into society in Ancient Greece. It draws on a rich tapestry of sources, from literature and inscriptions to the works of Greek physicians, to piece together a comprehensive picture of madness in all its forms. Unlike previous studies which focus on the medical and legal treatment of madness, the author broadens our understanding by considering the social and religious beliefs that shaped Greek attitudes towards madness. The book explores how madness was often seen as a sacred or divine possession and examines the rituals and festivals that surrounded this belief. It also sheds light on the legal and ethical questions that arose from the treatment of the insane. This book makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of the history of mental illness and the complex interplay between madness, belief, and society in the ancient world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330367643_0
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