Il riso sardonico
Subtitle: storia di un proverbio antico
By: Sergio Ribichini.
Publisher: C. Delfino
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Sassari
Language: ita
Number of pages: 143
Subjects: Human sacrifice -- Italy -- Sardinia.; Laughter -- History.; Sardinia (Italy) -- Religious life and customs.
Notes: On the origins and function of the ancient Greek proverbial expression, the Sardonic laugh; different stories and meanings, all connected with the island of Sardinia and instrumental in establishing the ancient Greek concept of barbarian.

Includes bibliographical references.