Ancient Science and Dreams: Oneirology in Greco-Roman Antiquity

by M. Andrew Holowchak

In Ancient Science and Dreams, M. Andrew Holowchak analyzes the ancient notion of science of dreams throughout Greco-Roman antiquity, from the Classical Greece in the fifth century B.C. to the Roman Republic in the fourth century A.D. Holowchak investigates psycho-physiological accounts, interpretation of prophetic dreams, and the use of dreams in secular and non-secular medicine.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761821570
• ISBN13: 9780761821571
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.8" x 8.5"