Elsner Jas, Rutherford Ian, Pilgrimage in Graeco-Roman & Early Christian Antiquity

Medical practice in Graeco-roman antiquity.

The roots of modern medicine can be traced back to the 5th century BC when Hippocratic rational medicine originated on the Greek islands of Cos and Cnidos. In this study we examine the way in which practitioners conducted their profession in Graeco-Roman times, as well as their training. Medical training was by way of apprenticeship with recognized doctors, but no qualifying examinations existe...

The treatment of war wounds in Graeco-Roman antiquity

differences between such "technical terms" and everyday vocabulary. However, this general definition is modified to explain what should presently be understood under "medical Latin". Even if there are cultural and social differences between ancient and modem medical languages, "medical Latin" will be a term used to denote a "Fachsprache", i.e., a variety of language used by those with a special...

Antiquity in Antiquity Jewish and Christian Pasts in the Greco-Roman World

Wine in Graeco-Roman Antiquity with Emphasis on Its Effect on Health

Homer, eight century BC, already described the stimulating and inebriating effect of wine, and during the Graeco-Roman era, Greece originated wine production, which was later introduced to Rome. Grapes were crushed in various stages, the first traditionally being by treading feet. The resulting must was fermented for two to four weeks and then stored in large amphoras. Wine stored for a year or...

Indic Ideas in the Graeco-Roman World

It is common to speak of “civilizational ideas”, but do they exist? For example, are the dośas of Āyurveda peculiarly Indian since they are a tripartite classification that is basic to the Vedic system of knowledge? Plato introduced a similar system based on three humours into Greek medicine, with a central role to the idea of breath (pneuma in Greek). But this centrality of breath (prān. a in ...