November 17, 2010

Deipnosofisti, dotti a banchetto

Scene dal Simposio dalla Tomba del Tuffatore
This book is a collection of conversation made during the banquet offered by the rich roman Larense(II sec AD).
Dominant themes are linked at the food in all possible form: for example on what was the best recipe for cook soup or perfect mix for wine and water.


"... he plays on homonymy of optòs, cooked and visible, and claimed to joke that the raw fish as you can see is optòs"
Laso da Ermione

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