Why did Emperor Augustus always have a seal skin nearby? What was the most dangerous part of a chariot race, and how could a wolf help with toothache?

An Ancient Roman Bestiary reveals who the Romans were through the fascinating relationship they had with the animals that lived and died alongside them.

The story begins with the founding myth of Romulus, a warrior raised by a she-wolf. From there, we enter a world of chariot horses, celebrity lions, beloved dogs, poisonous snakes and burning fox tails. In accessible chapters covering everything from how to predict the future with bird entrails to methods of training your elephant, Caroline Freeman-Cuerden shows you ancient Rome as its never been seen before.

Format Inbunden Omfång 280 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag The History Press Ltd Utgivningsdatum 2023-01-26 ISBN 9780750999618