Roman dolia and the Fattening of Dormice

Roman dolia and the Fattening of Dormice

The edible dormouse was known as a delicious treat to rich Romans. This short article aims to emphasise the importance of the archaeological materials for getting to know more about the degree to which dormice were eaten, by whom, and where. The material evidence, consisting of dormouse-jars in whic...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Classical world 2012-12, Vol.105 (2), p.227-235
1. Verfasser: BEERDEN, KIM
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Amphorae
Animals
Conspicuous consumption
Finishing
Mammals
Nuts
Pottery
Terracotta
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Zusammenfassung:The edible dormouse was known as a delicious treat to rich Romans. This short article aims to emphasise the importance of the archaeological materials for getting to know more about the degree to which dormice were eaten, by whom, and where. The material evidence, consisting of dormouse-jars in which the animals were fattened, is critically reexamined.
ISSN:0009-8418
1558-9234
1558-9234
DOI:10.1353/clw.2012.0001