Historical Miscellany (Loeb Classical Library)

Rating:
Summary: very interesting book,
Review: This text, Ailianos' "Poikile Historia" contains so many interesting stories --- such as ; topics of paiderastia, hetairai, list of heavy-drinkers, list of gluttons, that of debauchees, that of the most handsome men, famous cities for the extravagancy, and lots of curious episodes & anecdota about homosexualities, oracula, superstitions, miracula, manners and customs etc.

I recommend the book for everyone who is interested in the ancient Greek and Roman World.

Rating:
Summary: very interesting book,
Review: This text, Ailianos' "Poikile Historia" contains so many interesting stories --- such as ; topics of paiderastia, hetairai, list of heavy-drinkers, list of gluttons, that of debauchees, that of the most handsome men, famous cities for the extravagancy, and lots of curious episodes & anecdota about homosexualities, oracula, superstitions, miracula, manners and customs etc.

I recommend the book for everyone who is interested in the ancient Greek and Roman World.