Intoxication in the Ancient Greek and Roman World - Hardcover

by Alan Sumler (Author)

Drawing from Greek and Roman primary sources, Intoxication in the Ancient Greek and Roman World considers the psychotropic plants used in the ancient world--such as hellebore, mandrake, deadly nightshade, thorn apple, opium poppy, cannabis, and wine--and examines ancient attitudes towards intoxication.

Author Biography

Alan Sumler teaches Latin at the University of Colorado, Denver.