Birds in Roman Life and Myth

This book examines birds in Roman life and myth, focusing primarily on the transitional period of 100 BCE to 100 CE within the Italian peninsula.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Omens, Augury, and Auspices; 2. The Augural Chickens; 3.Farming and Aviculture; 4. Fowling and Bird-Catching; 5. Pets and Pleasure

About the author

Dr Ashleigh Green is a graduate of The University of Melbourne and a fellow of the State Library of Victoria. Her research interests include the study of birds in the classical world, and more generally what human-animal studies can tell us about societies both past and present. She was the 2021 recipient of the Australasian Society for Classical Studies Early Career Award and a 2022 Virtual Fellow for the Centre for the History of Emotions.

Summary

This book examines birds in Roman life and myth, focusing primarily on the transitional period of 100 BCE to 100 CE within the Italian peninsula.

Product details

• Authors: Ashleigh Green
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.11.2024
• EAN: 9781032162898
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3216289-8
• No. of pages: 248
• Series: Global Perspectives on Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Antiquity; Non-fiction book > History > Pre and early history, antiquity; NATURE / Animals / Birds, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, NATURE / Birdwatching Guides, Archaeology, Wildlife: birds & birdwatching, Wildlife: birds and birdwatching: general interest