Review article
Humans Biting Other Humans in Ancient Greek Mythology as Depicted in Five Works of Art
Christos Stavrianos
; Aristotle University, School of Dentistry, Thessaloniki,
Nikolaos Petalotis
; Health Center of Sidirokastro
Panagiota Stavrianou
Despina Stavrianou
Panagiotis Tsakmalis
; Health Center of Rodopolis
Abstract
The evidence for human beings biting other humans is a relatively common occurrence in forensics. In contrast, it is a very rare subject in art. Ancient Greek history is s very rich in myths. In some of them a biting action takes place, either mentioned clearly in a literary source or as an invention of the artist.
The aim of this study is to discuss five works of art, three ancient sculptures and two paintings, where this action is depicted. They span from the 5th century BCE to the 19th century.
Although these sculptures and paintings are not the only that feature this activity, they are good examples. A thorough research may yield further examples.
Keywords
Human Bite; Greek Mythology; Centauromachy; Cronus
Hrčak ID:
84118
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Publication date:
15.6.2012.
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