Archaeodiet in the Greek World: Dietary Reconstruction from Stable Isotope Analysis (Hesperia Supplement)
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Book Synopsis: The analysis of stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen in bone collagen provides a powerful tool for reconstructing past diets, since it provides the only direct evidence of the foods that were actually consumed. The chapters that comprise this volume describe the application of this methodology to the archaeology of Greece, a country whose archaeobotanical remains have been isotopically studied more extensively than any other place in the world. The archaeological issues that can be addressed using stable isotope methods include the importance of fishing; the possible early introduction of millet; the nature of childrearing including weaning age and weaning foods; temporal shifts in protein consumption; differential access to certain foods associated with social status as well as gender and age; and cultural differences in dietary patterns. Additionally, diet is strongly correlated with health or stress markers in the teeth and bones. Knowing what people ate has vital implications for our understanding of past environments and economies, subsistence strategies, and nutrition.
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Chapter 1 Introduction, by Anastasia Papathanasiou and Sherry C. Fox
Chapter 2 Stable Isotope Analysis of Bone and Teeth as a Means for Reconstructing Past Human Diets in Greece, by Michael P. Richards
Chapter 3 Stable Isotope Analyses in Neolithic and Bronze Age Greece: An Overview, by Anastasia Papathanasiou
Chapter 4 Stable Isotope Analysis of Skeletal Assemblages from Prehistoric Northern Greece, by Sevasti Triantaphyllou
Chapter 5 Variations in Diet in Prehistoric Thebes: The Case of the Bronze Age Mass Burial, by Efrossini Vika
Chapter 6 Existence and Subsistence in Mycenaean-Era East Lokris: The Isotopic Evidence, by Carina A. Iezzi
Chapter 7 Dietary Reconstruction at the Geometric-Period Burial Site of Ayios Dimitrios, by Eleni Panagiotopoulou and Anastasia Papathanasiou
Chapter 8 Diet and the Polis: An Isotopic Study of Diet in Athens and Laurion during the Classical, Hellenistic, and Imperial Roman Periods, by Anna Lagia
Chapter 9 Stable Isotope Evidence for Infant Feeding Practices in the Greek Colony of Apollonia Pontica, by Cynthia S. Kwok and Anne Keenleyside
Chapter 10 Bread, Oil, Wine, and Milk: Feeding Infants and Adults in Byzantine Greece, by Chryssi Bourbou and Sandra Garvie-Lok
Chapter 11 Summary: Patterns in the Carbon and Nitrogen Isotope Data through Time, by Anastasia Papathanasiou and Michael P. Richards
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Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Greece through a unique lens with "Archaeodiet in the Greek World: Dietary Reconstruction from Stable Isotope Analysis". This groundbreaking book utilizes stable isotope analysis to reconstruct the diets of people in Ancient Greece, providing invaluable insights into their lifestyles and cultural practices.
By analyzing stable isotope ratios of carbon and nitrogen in bone collagen, this book uncovers the exact foods that were consumed in the past. Unlike other methods, this approach provides direct evidence of the diets of Ancient Greeks, enabling us to understand their subsistence strategies, nutrition, and even clues about their health.
With chapters dedicated to various archaeological sites and time periods, this comprehensive volume goes beyond surface-level exploration. It delves into the importance of fishing, the introduction of millet, childrearing practices, shifts in protein consumption, social status implications in food access, and cultural differences in dietary patterns.
The information presented in "Archaeodiet in the Greek World" has far-reaching implications for our understanding of past environments, economies, and societies. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious about the diets of ancient civilizations, this book is a must-read.
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