Aristophanes and stable isotopes: A taste for freshwater fish in Classical Thebes (Greece)?

E. Vika; V. Aravantinos; M. P. Richards

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Aristophanes and stable isotopes: A taste for freshwater fish in Classical Thebes (Greece)?

E. Vika^*, V. Aravantinos, M. P. Richards

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Abstract

Stable isotopes in skeletons indicate changes in diet, and a sample of humans fromClassical Thebes showed an unexpected increase in nitrogen values - usually associated with increased access to protein. But from what and how? After considering the possible sources of meat, milk and manure, the authors highlight the contribution of freshwater fish, and find support in Aristophanes - where the citizens are heard clamouring for the eels of Lake Kopais.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1076-1083
Number of pages	8
Journal	Antiquity
Volume	83
Issue number	322
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0003598X00099361
Publication status	Published - Dec 2009

Keywords

Aristophanes
Classical period
Diet
Eels
Fish
Greece
Stable isotopes
Thebes

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