Vermin in Graeco-Roman Antiquity

Dr. Henry Heitmann-Gordon ist akademischer Rat auf Zeit an der Abteilung für Alte Geschichte der LMU München.

Acknowledgements

I. Approaching 'Vermin'
Why Bother With 'Vermin'?
The Approach

II. Categorising 'Vermin'
Greek
Latin
Art
Conclusions

III. Damage and Utility
The Destructive Paradigm
Making Use of 'Vermin'
Conclusions

IV. Disgust and Fascination
Animal Disgust
Fascinating 'Vermin'
Disgust and Power
Conclusions

V. Order and Disorder
Animals Between Order and Disorder
Ominous 'Vermin'
Dreaming of 'Vermin' Creepy-Crawly Metaphors
Conclusions

VI. Alterity, Empathy, and Agency
The Agency of Dead Animals
Playful Empathy
Conclusions

VII. Conclusion: The Places of 'Vermin'
The Argument
An Ironical Place for 'Vermin'

Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index of Ancient Sources
General Index