The Science of Man in Ancient Greece
Download or Read eBook The Science of Man in Ancient Greece PDF written by Maria Michela Sassi and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Maria Michela Sassi |
Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2001-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 0226735303 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780226735306 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Science of Man in Ancient Greece by : Maria Michela Sassi
Book excerpt: Thus, because women were assumed to have pale skin from staying indoors too much, Greek biology and medicine sought to explain this feature as an indication of the "cold" nature of women, as opposed to the "hot" constitution of men.".