Dr. Jessica Lamont

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Jessica Lamont is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Classics at Yale University. She holds a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and a B.A. from the College of William & Mary. Her research focuses on Greek religion, medicine, and magic, particularly in ancient Greek society from approximately 750 to 250 BCE. Dr. Lamont's work is informed by Greek inscriptions and explores the social histories of the broader Classical world, including Sicily, the Aegean Islands, and the northern Black Sea. She is currently involved in a book project titled 'Health and Healing in Ancient Greece,' which examines the emergence of medical pluralism—how various professional and cultural systems coexisted in ancient Greek communities. She is also exploring the practices surrounding curse tablets and the roles they played within ancient societies. Lamont has received numerous fellowships and grants from prestigious institutions, reflecting her substantial contributions to the field of Classics. At Yale, she is committed to teaching and engaging students with the resources available for the study of ancient medicine.

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