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9780802717023

How to Mellify a Corpse And Other Human Stories of Ancient Science & Superstition

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  • ISBN13:

    9780802717023

  • ISBN10:

    0802717020

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2010-07-06
  • Publisher: Walker Books

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Summary

Leon brings her particular hybrid of history and humor to the entwined subjects of science and superstition in the ancient world. Leon covers subjects as diverse as astronomy and astrology, and philosophy and practicalities of life and death.

Author Biography

Vicki León is a historian, writer, and traveler, who has built a wide readership with her Uppity Women series and Working IX to V, her book on jobs and careers in the ancient world. She lives in Morro Bay, California. Her Web site is www.vickileon.com.

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“In this delightful follow-up to IX to V, León explores the tangled webs of science and superstition in Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and other ancient societies. With her characteristic deadpan humor, verve, and wit, she brings to life the practices of ordinary folks as they sought practical ways to avoid the evil eye, battle stronger enemies, and understand strange and marvelous astronomical events … León’s rollicking tour helps us see that the daily lives and worries of the ancients were not far removed from our own.”—Publishers Weekly

“A captivating read from start to finish.”—Alan Hirshfeld, astrophysicist and author of Eureka Man

“MARVELOUS STUFF! León deftly combines modern research with ancient lore to lift the lid on the classical world’s weird and wonderful, from solar fountains to lethal lipstick.”—Ruth Downie, New York Times bestselling author of Medicus

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