Drawing on ancient writers, excavation records and museum collections, this compact study sets out how the Greeks treated their dead: the sacred duty of burial, unusual burials, the washing and dressing of the body, the lying in state, the outward signs of grief, the funeral procession, cremation and inhumation, the forms of tombs and coffins, and the offerings made at the grave.
A clear, well-sourced survey for readers of Greek history and literature curious about how the ancients mourned. Download the free EPUB.