Faraone's lucid analysis of these spells also yields a number of insights about the construction of gender in antiquity, for example, the "femininity" of socially inferior males and the "maleness" of autonomous prostitutes. Most significantly, his findings challenge the widespread modern view that all Greek men considered women to be naturally lascivious. Faraone reveals the existence of an alternate male understanding of the female as "naturally" moderate and chaste, who uses love magic to pacify and control the "naturally" angry and passionate male. This fascinating study of magical practices and their implications for perceptions of male and female sexuality offers an unusual look at ancient Greek religion and society.
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Faraone's lucid analysis of these spells also yields a number of insights about the construction of gender in antiquity, for example, the "femininity" of socially inferior males and the "maleness" of autonomous prostitutes. Most significantly, his findings challenge the widespread modern view that all Greek men considered women to be naturally lascivious. Faraone reveals the existence of an alternate male understanding of the female as "naturally" moderate and chaste, who uses love magic to pacify and control the "naturally" angry and passionate male. This fascinating study of magical practices and their implications for perceptions of male and female sexuality offers an unusual look at ancient Greek religion and society.
Imprint | Harvard University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2001 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2001 |
Authors | Christopher A. Faraone |
Dimensions | 235 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 240 |
Edition | Revised |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-674-00696-6 |
Barcode | 9780674006966 |
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LSN | 0-674-00696-8 |