Intoxication in the ancient Greek and Roman world / Alan Sumler.
| Author/creator | Sumler, Alan |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2023] |
| Description | ix, 161 pages 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Mythological drugs -- Philosophical drugs -- Hellebore -- Mandrake -- Henbane, hemlock, opium, darnel, cannabis, frankincense, and myrrh -- Wine -- Other settings of intoxication and modern biotech -- Applications. |
| Abstract | "Drawing from Greek and Roman primary sources, Intoxication in the Ancient Greek and Roman World considers the psychotropic plants used in the ancient world-such as hellebore, mandrake, deadly nightshade, thorn apple, opium poppy, cannabis, and wine-and examines ancient attitudes towards intoxication"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-156) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2023043824 |
| ISBN | 9781666920147 cloth |
| ISBN | ebook |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |