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The commentary indicates Oribasius' source for each quotation or paraphrase, assesses the accuracy and comprehensibility of the contents, and suggests the reasons behind the recommendations and rejections of certain cakes, breads, fruits and vegetables.
To aid further research in the field of ancient dietetics, a detailed word index is appended. The introduction summarises the more important points about the medical theories behind the humours and qualities, and how regulating the intake of foods could assist in the maintenance of good health.
To aid further research in the field of ancient dietetics, a detailed word index is appended. The introduction summarises the more important points about the medical theories behind the humours and qualities, and how regulating the intake of foods could assist in the maintenance of good health.
Price: $251.00
Pages: 388
Publisher: Brill
Imprint: Brill
Series: Studies in Ancient Medicine
Publication Date:
01 October 1997
ISBN: 9789004107908
Format: Other
Mark David Grant, Ph.D. (1988) in Greek, University of St.Andrews, is a Classics teacher at Haileybury College, Hertford. He researches into food and diet under the Roman empire, having published articles on this theme and a book comprising a translation with commentary of Anthimus On the Observance of Foods (Prospect, 1996).