Cannabis in the Ancient Greek and Roman World

Lexington Books (2018)
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Abstract

Cannabis in the Ancient Greek and Roman World explores the use of cannabis and hemp in medicine, religion, and recreation in the classical period. This work surveys the plant in Greek and Roman literature and provides a compendium of primary sources discussing hemp through the Middle Ages.

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Alan Sumler
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