Historical investigation into the meaning and use of terms of abuse in the Greek and Roman world, especially in the plays of Aristophanes and the epigrams of Martial. The first chapter is a summary...Show moreHistorical investigation into the meaning and use of terms of abuse in the Greek and Roman world, especially in the plays of Aristophanes and the epigrams of Martial. The first chapter is a summary of the two main historical works that already exist, both only scratch the surface. The second chapter gives examples of words of abuse out the works of Martial. The second chapter gives examples of the same in the plays of Aristophanes. The fourth gives other examples from Homer, graffito and other sources. The Fifth chapter shows what we can tell from words of abuse concerning the Greek-Roman world.Show less
