Cannabis in the Ancient Greek and Roman World

Cannabis in the Ancient Greek and Roman World explores the use of cannabis and hemp in medicine, religion, and recreation in the classical period. This work surveys the plant in Greek and Roman literature and provides a compendium of primary sources discussing hemp through the Middle Ages.

ISBN-13: 9781498560375

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Lexington Books

Publication Date: 05-12-2021

Pages: 142

Product Dimensions: 6.07(w) x 8.61(h) x 0.43(d)

Alan G. Sumler is lecturer at the University of Colorado at Denver.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Hemp or Cannabis in the Ancient and Modern World Chapter 2: Archaeology of Cannabis in Other Ancient Cultures Chapter 3: How the Ancient Greeks and Romans Viewed Drugs and Medicine Chapter 4: Cannabis in Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine Chapter 5: Cannabis in Ancient Greek and Roman Religion and Recreation Chapter 6: A Sourcebook of Cannabis in Ancient Greece and Rome