Caves and the Ancient Greek Mind

Caves and the Ancient Greek Mind
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Download or read book Caves and the Ancient Greek Mind written by Yulia Ustinova and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the way in which poets, priests, and sages sought for wisdom in ancient Greece by descending into caves or underground chambers. Yulia Ustinova offers a novel approach by juxtaposing ancient testimonies with the results of modern neuropsychological research.


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