In ancient Greece, from the 6th century, legislation was introduced which was aimed at the restriction of mourning of the dead, particularly women's laments. This book investigates the threat which such mourning posed to the society and the way in which the State attempted to subvert laments. more details
In ancient Greece, from the 6th century, legislation was introduced which was aimed at the restriction of mourning of the dead, particularly women's laments. This book investigates the threat which such mourning posed to the society and the way in which the State attempted to subvert laments.