CONTENTS

Cover

Biographical Notes

Title Page

Introduction

MANI

Dedication

Preface

1 South from Sparta

2 The Abomination of Desolation

3 Kardamyli: Byzantium Restored

4 The City of Mars (Areopolis)

5 Lamentation

6 Into the Deep Mani

7 Dark Towers

8 A Warlike Aristocracy and the Maniots of Corsica

9 Change and Decay. The Cocks of Matapan

10 The Entrance to Hades

11 Bad Mountains, Evil Council and Cauldroneers

12 A Nereids’ Fountain

13 Gorgons and Centaurs

14 Confabulation in Layia: Cyprus and Mrs. Gladstone

15 Ikons

16 An Amphibian Matriarchy and a Maniot Poet

17 Up the Laconian Gulf: Animals and Winds

18 Short Summer Nights

19 Castles and the Sea

20 Lacedaemonian Port

Index

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