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In our contemporary Western society, death has become taboo. Despite its inevitability, we focus on maintaining youthfulness and well-being, while fearing death's intrusion in our daily activities. In contrast, observes Maria Serena Mirto, the ancient Greeks embraced death more openly and effectively.

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
      Publication Date: 1/30/2012 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780806141879, 978-0806141879
      ISBN10: 0806141875

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      Book Synopsis
      In our contemporary Western society, death has become taboo. Despite its inevitability, we focus on maintaining youthfulness and well-being, while fearing death's intrusion in our daily activities. In contrast, observes Maria Serena Mirto, the ancient Greeks embraced death more openly and effectively.

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