Intoxication in the ancient Greek and Roman world / Alan Sumler.

Author/creator Sumler, Alan
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2023]
Descriptionix, 161 pages 24 cm
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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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 149-156) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2023043824
ISBN9781666920147 cloth
ISBNebook

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