Greco-Roman Waters: A Sourcebook (Routledge Sou, Irby, Irby, Hardcover..

Greco-Roman WatersA Sourcebook\nAuthor(s): Georgia L. Irby\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032569314, 978-1032569314\nSynopsis\nThe first of its kind, this book presents a wide range of passages exploring many aspects of the Greco-Roman watery world: physics, philosophy, weather, medicine, marine biology, religion and mythology, infrastructure, sailing, mercantile activities, and waterways that have been politicized. \n\nOffering a deep look at the many ways that water culture impacted the ancient world, both abstractly and tangibly, this collection provides a glimpse into the ancient mind and lived experience. It includes passages from literary, documentary, and visual evidence, organized along seven over-arching themes: \""The Science of Water,\"" \""Water and Living Creatures,\""\""Water in Religion and Myth,\"" \""Water and Society,\"" \""Humans on the Water,\"" \""Mercantile Waters,\"" and \""Conquering the Waters.\"" Ea.