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EUNUCHS IN ANTIQUITY AND BEYOND
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Dr. Shaun Tougher (Editor), Ra'anan Abusch, etc. |
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Hardback |
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£62.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0715631292 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780715631294 |
| Publisher: |
CLASSICAL PRESS OF WALES |
| Pub. date: |
31 May, 2002 |
| Pages: |
269 |
| Description: |
A collection of 12 studies from an international cast exploring how eunuchs were perceived. The text also reconstructs the realities of eunuchs' lives in Greek, Roman, Byzantine and eastern culture. |
| Synopsis: |
Eunuchism was a subject which both intrigued and embarrassed the ancient world. The special virtue attributed to the castrated male at court, of undistracted loyalty to his ruler, aided the promotion of numerous eunuchs to positions of great power. A literary discourse developed, reviling and sometimes defending the eminence of these 'half-men'. Here, 12 studies from an international cast explore how eunuchs were perceived, and also reconstruct the realities of eunuchs' lives in Greek, Roman, Byzantine and eastern culture. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Classical Press of Wales |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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