Turning Men into Pigs and Staying Safe from Such Trickery
A Scientific Foray into the World of Ancient Greek Legends
by Monika Niehaus, Michael Wink
Description
The adventures of Odysseus are not just a classic literary epic but also shine a light on intriguing questions for geography, archaeology and biology. Phenomena like the Cyclops and magic potions were only understood in recent decades thanks to phytochemical and pharmacological research that enabled new insights into the effect of plant substances on the mind and body. Monika Niehaus and Michael Wink embark on an enjoyable excursion in their book on a scientific foray for knowledge – from ancient myths to medieval drug excesses and the world of comics.
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Author Biography
Dr. Monika Niehaus studied biology and specialized in neurophysiology and biophysics. She currently focuses on her activities as a writer, journalist and translator.
Prof. Michael Wink is Professor for Pharmaceutical Biology and director of the Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology at Heidelberg University.
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Non-fiction books (f.e. society, health, ecology, evolution, philosophy) specialist books (f.e chemistry, physics, ancient history, history of science/medicine, German studies)
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- Publisher S. Hirzel Verlag
- Publication Date October 2020
- Orginal LanguageGerman
- ISBN/Identifier 9783777628424
- Publication Country or regionGermany
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price 24 EUR
- Pages200
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleWie man Männer in Schweine verwandelt und wie man sich vor solch üblen Tricks schützt. Rauschpflanzen und Gifte in antiken Mythen und Sagen
- Copyright Year2020
