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Libations for Lyssa
We explore the complex and rich connections between the ancient Greek gods and disability.
EDIT: Zeus was definitely a Mycenean god, though he was a relatively minor deity until after the Bronze Age Collapse when he arose to 'Head God' status.
Book recommendation:
Circe by Madeline Miller
Bibliography:
BBC. “BBC Radio 4 - You’re Dead To Me, Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p095vj2q.
Bookchin, Murray. The Ecology of Freedom: The Emergence and Dissolution of Hierarchy. Oakland, CA: AK Press, 2005.
Cartwright, Mark. “Mycenaean Civilization.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/Mycenaean_Civilization/.
Cartwright, Mark. “Persephone.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed July 2, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/persephone/.
Fondation Ipsen. “Ancient Greeks and the Perception of Handicap.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.fondation-ipsen.org/podcast/ancient-greeks-and-the-perception-of-handicap/.
Greek Legends and Myths. “Lyssa in Greek Mythology.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/lyssa.html.
Greek Legends and Myths. “The Children of Nyx in Greek Mythology.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/children-of-nyx.html.
HISTORY. “Hercules: Myth, Legend, Death & 12 Labors,” June 13, 2023. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-greece/hercules.
Holmberg, Ingrid. Review of Review of: O’Brien, Transformation of Hera, by Joan V. O’Brien. Bryn Mawr Classical Review. Accessed July 2, 2023. https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/1995/1995.02.04/.
Interesting Literature. “A Summary and Analysis of the Persephone and Hades Myth,” February 10, 2021. https://interestingliterature.com/2021/02/persephone-and-hades-myth-summary-analysis/.
“List of Mycenaean Deities.” In Wikipedia, May 13, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Mycenaean_deities&oldid=1154518254.
“LYSSA - Greek Goddess of Rage & Madness (Roman Ira, Furor).” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Lyssa.html.
Miscellaneous Myths: Dionysus, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5brAr51ip_k.
Miscellaneous Myths: Hades and Persephone, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5ksZTvZN8.
Pietikäinen, Petteri. Madness: A History. London: Routledge, 2015.
Contact:
Find us on Instagram @bedlambookclub
Email us at [email protected]
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By Bedlam Book ClubWe explore the complex and rich connections between the ancient Greek gods and disability.
EDIT: Zeus was definitely a Mycenean god, though he was a relatively minor deity until after the Bronze Age Collapse when he arose to 'Head God' status.
Book recommendation:
Circe by Madeline Miller
Bibliography:
BBC. “BBC Radio 4 - You’re Dead To Me, Ancient Greek & Roman Medicine.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p095vj2q.
Bookchin, Murray. The Ecology of Freedom: The Emergence and Dissolution of Hierarchy. Oakland, CA: AK Press, 2005.
Cartwright, Mark. “Mycenaean Civilization.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/Mycenaean_Civilization/.
Cartwright, Mark. “Persephone.” World History Encyclopedia. Accessed July 2, 2023. https://www.worldhistory.org/persephone/.
Fondation Ipsen. “Ancient Greeks and the Perception of Handicap.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.fondation-ipsen.org/podcast/ancient-greeks-and-the-perception-of-handicap/.
Greek Legends and Myths. “Lyssa in Greek Mythology.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/lyssa.html.
Greek Legends and Myths. “The Children of Nyx in Greek Mythology.” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.greeklegendsandmyths.com/children-of-nyx.html.
HISTORY. “Hercules: Myth, Legend, Death & 12 Labors,” June 13, 2023. https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-greece/hercules.
Holmberg, Ingrid. Review of Review of: O’Brien, Transformation of Hera, by Joan V. O’Brien. Bryn Mawr Classical Review. Accessed July 2, 2023. https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/1995/1995.02.04/.
Interesting Literature. “A Summary and Analysis of the Persephone and Hades Myth,” February 10, 2021. https://interestingliterature.com/2021/02/persephone-and-hades-myth-summary-analysis/.
“List of Mycenaean Deities.” In Wikipedia, May 13, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Mycenaean_deities&oldid=1154518254.
“LYSSA - Greek Goddess of Rage & Madness (Roman Ira, Furor).” Accessed July 1, 2023. https://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Lyssa.html.
Miscellaneous Myths: Dionysus, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5brAr51ip_k.
Miscellaneous Myths: Hades and Persephone, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac5ksZTvZN8.
Pietikäinen, Petteri. Madness: A History. London: Routledge, 2015.
Contact:
Find us on Instagram @bedlambookclub
Email us at [email protected]