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This volume gathers brand new essays from some of the most
respected scholars of ancient history, archaeology, and physical
anthropology to create an engaging overview of the lives of women
in antiquity. The book is divided into ten sections, nine focusing
on a particular area, and also includes almost 200 images, maps,
and charts. The sections cover Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia,
Cyprus, the Levant, the Aegean, Italy, and Western Europe, and
include many lesser-known cultures such as the Celts, Iberia,
Carthage, the Black Sea region, and Scandinavia. Women's
experiences are explored, from ordinary daily life to religious
ritual and practice, to motherhood, childbirth, sex, and building a
career. Forensic evidence is also treated for the actual bodies of
ancient women. Women in Antiquity is edited by two experts in the
field, and is an invaluable resource to students of the ancient
world, gender studies, and women's roles throughout history.
Examining freewomen in Mesopotamian society, ancient Greek hetaira,
Renaissance Italy courtesans, historical and modern Japanese
geisha, and the Hindu devadasi of India, Stephanie Lynn Budin makes
a wide-ranging study of independent women who have historically
been dismissed as prostitutes. The purpose of this book is to
rectify a well-entrenched misunderstanding about a category of
women existing throughout world history-women who were not (and are
not) under patriarchal authority, here called "Freewomen." Having
neither father nor husband, and not being bound to any religious
authority monitoring their sexuality, these women are understood to
be prostitutes, and the terminology designating them appears as
such in dictionaries and common parlance. This book examines five
case studies of such women: the Mesopotamian harimtu, the Greek
hetaira, the Italian cortigiana "onesta", the Japanese geisha, and
the Indian devadasi. Thus the book goes from the dawn of written
history to the present day, from ancient Europe and the Near East
through modern Asia, comparatively examining how each of these
cultures had its own version of the Freewoman and what this meant
in terms of sexuality, gender, and culture. This work also
considers the historiographic infelicities that gave rise and
continuance to this misreading of the historic and ethnographic
record. This engaging and provocative study will be of great
interest to students and scholars working in Gender and Sexuality
Studies, Women's History, Classical Studies, Ancient Near Eastern
and Biblical Studies, Asian Studies, World Cultures, and
Historiography.
Chivalry is not dead! Central figures in "The Matter of Britain,"
King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table still inspire many
books and films today. Drawing on the legends of Camelot from
French and English sources, Sir Thomas Malory compiled the drama of
illicit love, the magic of sorcery, and the quest for the Holy
Grail into a sordid and chivalrous tale that's been recounted for
centuries. This beautiful leather-bound volume, with gilded edges
and a ribbon bookmark so you never lose your place, will be a
treasured edition of classic Arthurian folklore in any home
library.
Examining freewomen in Mesopotamian society, ancient Greek hetaira,
Renaissance Italy courtesans, historical and modern Japanese
geisha, and the Hindu devadasi of India, Stephanie Lynn Budin makes
a wide-ranging study of independent women who have historically
been dismissed as prostitutes. The purpose of this book is to
rectify a well-entrenched misunderstanding about a category of
women existing throughout world history-women who were not (and are
not) under patriarchal authority, here called "Freewomen." Having
neither father nor husband, and not being bound to any religious
authority monitoring their sexuality, these women are understood to
be prostitutes, and the terminology designating them appears as
such in dictionaries and common parlance. This book examines five
case studies of such women: the Mesopotamian harimtu, the Greek
hetaira, the Italian cortigiana "onesta", the Japanese geisha, and
the Indian devadasi. Thus the book goes from the dawn of written
history to the present day, from ancient Europe and the Near East
through modern Asia, comparatively examining how each of these
cultures had its own version of the Freewoman and what this meant
in terms of sexuality, gender, and culture. This work also
considers the historiographic infelicities that gave rise and
continuance to this misreading of the historic and ethnographic
record. This engaging and provocative study will be of great
interest to students and scholars working in Gender and Sexuality
Studies, Women's History, Classical Studies, Ancient Near Eastern
and Biblical Studies, Asian Studies, World Cultures, and
Historiography.
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Artemis (Paperback)
Stephanie Lynn Budin
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R1,204
Discovery Miles 12 040
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Artemis is a literary, iconographic, and archaeological study of
the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, who presided over the
transitions and mediations between the wild and the civilized,
youth and maturity, life and death. Beginning with a study of the
early origins of Artemis and her cult in the Bronze and Archaic
Ages, Budin explores the goddess' persona and her role in the lives
of her worshippers. This volume examines her birth and childhood,
her place in the divine family, her virginity, and her associations
with those places where the wilds become the "cities of just men."
The focus then turns to Artemis' role in the lives of children and
women, particularly how she helps them navigate the transition to
adulthood and, perhaps too often, death. Budin goes on to
reconsider some of the more harrowing aspects of Artemis'
mythology, such as plague and bloodshed, while also examining some
of her kinder, oft overlooked associations. Finally, the role of
Artemis in the Renaissance and modern society is addressed, from
the on-going fascination with the "breasts" on the statue of
Artemis of Ephesos to the Artemisian aspects of Katniss Everdeen.
Written in an accessible style, Artemis is a crucial resource for
students not only of Greek myth, religion and cult, but also those
seeking to understand the lives and roles of girls and women in
ancient Greece, as this goddess presided over their significant
milestones, from maiden to wife to mother.
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Artemis (Hardcover)
Stephanie Lynn Budin
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R4,429
Discovery Miles 44 290
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Artemis is a literary, iconographic, and archaeological study of
the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, who presided over the
transitions and mediations between the wild and the civilized,
youth and maturity, life and death. Beginning with a study of the
early origins of Artemis and her cult in the Bronze and Archaic
Ages, Budin explores the goddess' persona and her role in the lives
of her worshippers. This volume examines her birth and childhood,
her place in the divine family, her virginity, and her associations
with those places where the wilds become the "cities of just men."
The focus then turns to Artemis' role in the lives of children and
women, particularly how she helps them navigate the transition to
adulthood and, perhaps too often, death. Budin goes on to
reconsider some of the more harrowing aspects of Artemis'
mythology, such as plague and bloodshed, while also examining some
of her kinder, oft overlooked associations. Finally, the role of
Artemis in the Renaissance and modern society is addressed, from
the on-going fascination with the "breasts" on the statue of
Artemis of Ephesos to the Artemisian aspects of Katniss Everdeen.
Written in an accessible style, Artemis is a crucial resource for
students not only of Greek myth, religion and cult, but also those
seeking to understand the lives and roles of girls and women in
ancient Greece, as this goddess presided over their significant
milestones, from maiden to wife to mother.
No home library is complete without the classics! Iliad &
Odyssey brings together the two essential Greek epics from the poet
Homer in an elegant, leather-bound, omnibus edition-a keepsake to
be read and treasured. The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the
oldest works of western literature--yet these ancient myths still
offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of
Troy to Odysseus' perilous journey home, from the gods and
goddesses to the Sirens and the suitors, the events and characters
of these epic tales captivate us, teach us, and inspire us. Their
influence can be seen far and wide, from James Joyce's Ulysses to
the movie sensation Troy, starring Brad Pitt. Whether you've read
Homer's original stories or you've only enjoyed their modern-day
descendants, you'll love this Canterbury Classics edition of Iliad
& Odyssey. The perfect book to complete any bookshelf, Iliad
& Odyssey features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with
gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges.
You'll be moved by these magical works, and then delight in
displaying this beautiful book in your home. A classic keepsake for
fans of Greek mythology, as well as all great literature, Iliad
& Odyssey is the perfect addition to any library.
Legendary tales of myth and romance written so everyone can enjoy
the stories! Can't keep all your gods and goddesses straight?
Wondering about mythological references in classic literature?
Bulfinch's Mythology offers approachable accounts of ancient
legends in a compilation of the works of Thomas Bulfinch, banker
and Latinist. This volume includes all three of Bulfinch's original
titles: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and The Legends of
Charlemagne. Bulfinch states his purpose for the book clearly: "Our
work is not for the learned, nor for the theologian, nor for the
philosopher, but for the reader of English literature...who wishes
to comprehend the allusions so frequently made by public speakers,
lecturers, essayists, and poets, and those which occur in polite
conversation." This compilation was widely used as the
authoritative text on mythology in schools for over a century.
This volume gathers brand new essays from some of the most
respected scholars of ancient history, archaeology, and physical
anthropology to create an engaging overview of the lives of women
in antiquity. The book is divided into ten sections, nine focusing
on a particular area, and also includes almost 200 images, maps,
and charts. The sections cover Mesopotamia, Egypt, Anatolia,
Cyprus, the Levant, the Aegean, Italy, and Western Europe, and
include many lesser-known cultures such as the Celts, Iberia,
Carthage, the Black Sea region, and Scandinavia. Women's
experiences are explored, from ordinary daily life to religious
ritual and practice, to motherhood, childbirth, sex, and building a
career. Forensic evidence is also treated for the actual bodies of
ancient women. Women in Antiquity is edited by two experts in the
field, and is an invaluable resource to students of the ancient
world, gender studies, and women's roles throughout history.
This book is a study of the woman-and-child motif - known as the
kourotrophos - as it appeared in the Bronze Age eastern
Mediterranean. Stephanie Lynn Budin argues that, contrary to many
current beliefs, the image was not a universal symbol of maternity
or a depiction of a mother goddess. In most of the ancient world,
kourotrophic iconography was relatively rare in comparison to other
images of women and served a number of different symbolic
functions, ranging from honoring the king of Egypt to adding
strength to magical spells to depicting scenes of daily life. This
work provides an in-depth examination of ancient kourotrophoi and
engages with a variety of debates that they have spawned, including
their role in the rise of patriarchy and what they say about
ancient constructions of gender.
This book is a study of the woman-and-child motif - known as the
kourotrophos - as it appeared in the Bronze Age eastern
Mediterranean. Stephanie Lynn Budin argues that, contrary to many
current beliefs, the image was not a universal symbol of maternity
or a depiction of a mother goddess. In most of the ancient world,
kourotrophic iconography was relatively rare in comparison to other
images of women and served a number of different symbolic
functions, ranging from honoring the king of Egypt to adding
strength to magical spells to depicting scenes of daily life. This
work provides an in-depth examination of ancient kourotrophoi and
engages with a variety of debates that they have spawned, including
their role in the rise of patriarchy and what they say about
ancient constructions of gender.
In this study, Stephanie Budin demonstrates that sacred
prostitution, the sale of a person s body for sex in which some or
all of the money earned was devoted to a deity or a temple, did not
exist in the ancient world. Reconsidering the evidence from the
ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman texts, and the Early Christian
authors, Budin shows that the majority of sources that have
traditionally been understood as pertaining to sacred prostitution
actually have nothing to do with this institution. The few texts
that are usually invoked on this subject are, moreover, terribly
misunderstood. Furthermore, contrary to many current hypotheses,
the creation of the myth of sacred prostitution has nothing to do
with notions of accusation or the construction of a decadent,
Oriental Other. Instead, the myth has come into being as a result
of more than 2,000 years of misinterpretations, false assumptions,
and faulty methodology. The study of sacred prostitution is,
effectively, a historiographical reckoning."
This accessible introduction surveys the land and peoples who gave
us the Labyrinth, the Acropolis, the Iliad and Odyssey, Herodotus
and Thucydides, Sappho and Sophocles, Aphrodite and Aristotle, and
so much more. Using the full range of resources of art history,
archaeology, and philology, this book details the familiar--mythic
heroes and heroines, famous philosophers and poets, as well as
classical art and architecture--and introduces the less-well-known
aspects of ancient Greece, notably the civilizations of the Bronze
and Dark Ages and even the earliest form of written Greek--Linear
B. In addition, Stephanie Lynn Budin offers a full history of how
the study of classical Greece has evolved from ancient times
through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the present day. She
covers ongoing questions and new directions in Greek studies,
including Minoan religion, the role of women in early Greek
cultures, the historical accuracy of Homer and Herodotus, and the
role of Greece amongst its non-Greek neighbors. The Ancient Greeks
includes a rich collection of illustrations, drawings, maps, and
photographs, including detailed renderings of Knossos, the
evolution of Greek sculpture and pottery, and even a section on
ancient weaponry. The result is a superb companion for both
newcomers and long-time Hellenophiles, revealing not only what we
know about ancient Greece but how we know it and how these cultures
continue to influence us.
In this study, Stephanie Budin demonstrates that sacred
prostitution, the sale of a person s body for sex in which some or
all of the money earned was devoted to a deity or a temple, did not
exist in the ancient world. Reconsidering the evidence from the
ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman texts, and the Early Christian
authors, Budin shows that the majority of sources that have
traditionally been understood as pertaining to sacred prostitution
actually have nothing to do with this institution. The few texts
that are usually invoked on this subject are, moreover, terribly
misunderstood. Furthermore, contrary to many current hypotheses,
the creation of the myth of sacred prostitution has nothing to do
with notions of accusation or the construction of a decadent,
Oriental Other. Instead, the myth has come into being as a result
of more than 2,000 years of misinterpretations, false assumptions,
and faulty methodology. The study of sacred prostitution is,
effectively, a historiographical reckoning."
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