The Ears of Hermes: Communication, Images, and Identity in the Classical World

by Maurizio Bettini

Though in many respects similar to us moderns, the Greeks and Romans often conceived things differently than we do. The cultural inheritance we have received from them can therefore open our eyes to many "manners of life" we might otherwise overlook. The ancients told fascinating--but different--stories; they elaborated profound--but different--symbols. Above all, they confronted many of the problems we still face today--memory and forgetfulness;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814256155
• ISBN13: 9780814256152
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Ohio State University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"