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The Domestic Cat in Roman Civilization

The Domestic Cat in Roman Civilization - Studies in Classics

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Publisher's Synopsis

Focuses on the domestic cat in Roman civilization. The study is a compendium of the available literary sources drawn from the spheres of religion, mythology, the fable tradition, miscellenea, natural observations and agricultural tracts. The final chapters include an examination of artistic representations demonstrating a variety of perceptions of the cat, a survey of archaeological discoveries of feline remains, and observations on the cat in Roman life.

Book information

ISBN: 9780773481602
Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press
Imprint: Edwin Mellen Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 636.8
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 179
Weight: 521g
Height: 230mm
Width: 165mm
Spine width: 19mm