Time for the Ancients Measurement, Theory, Experience

The book offers an overview of experiences, theories and conceptions of time in the Graeco-Roman world. It presents the results of new research on neglected medical texts, relating to time management, aging and times of life, and the importance of the accurate time assessment. At the same time it dr...

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Main Author: Singer, P. N.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2022
Series:CHRONOI
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