Morality and Custom in Ancient Greece

by John M. Dillon

Book Overview

Athenian society is brought vividly to life in John M. Dillon's exploration of how the ancient Greeks behaved toward each other. How did husbands treat their wives, and parents their children? What were the rights enjoyed, and the perils faced, by a courtesan? What were the obligations of love and friendship between men and men, men and women, and men and boys? Morality and Custom in Ancient Greece shows how slaves were to be treated and what it was...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253217474
• ISBN13: 9780253217479
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 217 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.1"