Chronical History

The Role of Disabled Individuals in Ancient Warfare: Valorization and stigmatization of injured warriors

Xannah Moniq Season 1 Episode 11

In this riveting episode of Chronical History, Xannah Moniq takes you on a journey through the ancient battlegrounds where valor and stigma intertwine. Discover how disabled warriors—from the revered Spartan heroes to the sidelined Roman veterans and the honored Chinese soldiers—navigated their roles in a world that both celebrated and marginalized their sacrifices. Explore the complex realities of ancient warfare and how these stories of injury and endurance echo into our present day. Tune in to uncover the true impact of battle scars on heroism and societal status.

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Sources/References:

1. Cartledge, P. (2002). Sparta and Lakonia: A Regional History 1300 to 362 BC. Routledge.
2. Farquhar, J. (2018). The Warrior’s Path: A History of Warfare and Society in Ancient Rome. Oxford University Press.
3. Liu, X. (2016). Ancient Chinese Warfare. University of Illinois Press.
4. Thucydides. (2009). The Peloponnesian War. Harvard University Press.
5. Homer. (1996). The Odyssey. Oxford University Press.

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