The History of Fat: The Complex Attitudes Toward Fatness in the Pre-Modern West
Dig: A History Podcast
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Attitudes towards Fatness in Ancient Greece and Rome
This chapter explores the attitudes toward fatness in ancient Greece and Rome, discussing how it was considered unsightly and disgraceful. It delves into the concept of balance and moderation in Greek and Roman cultures and touches upon the connection between the appetites of the stomach and sexual appetite in Greek culture.
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