Ancient Greek medicine
Ancient Greek Medicine
Anciënt Grëek Mëdicine (pronunciation: /ˈeɪnʃənt ˈɡriːk ˈmɛdɪsɪn/; etymology: from the Ancient Greek words ἀρχαία (archaía, “ancient”) and ἰατρική (iatrikí, “medicine”)) refers to the medical practices and beliefs of the Ancient Greeks, which were highly influential in the development of Western medicine.
History
The history of Ancient Greek Medicine begins with the mythological healer Asclepius, who was believed to have the power to cure mortal diseases. The Hippocratic Corpus, a collection of medical works associated with Hippocrates and his students, is one of the most important surviving works of this period.
Practices
Ancient Greek physicians used a variety of practices, including dietetics, pharmacology, and surgery. They also believed in the importance of humorism, a theory that health was maintained by a balance of four bodily fluids or "humors": blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile.
Influence
The influence of Ancient Greek Medicine can be seen in later medical traditions, such as Galenic medicine, which was based on the theories of the Greek physician Galen. It also had a significant impact on the development of Islamic medicine and medieval medicine.
Related Terms
- Asclepius: The god of medicine in ancient Greek religion and mythology.
- Hippocrates: An ancient Greek physician, often referred to as the "Father of Medicine".
- Hippocratic Corpus: A collection of medical works associated with Hippocrates and his students.
- Humorism: The theory that health was maintained by a balance of four bodily fluids or "humors".
- Galenic medicine: A system of medicine based on the theories of Galen, a Greek physician.
- Islamic medicine: The science of medicine developed in the Islamic Golden Age, influenced by Greek medicine.
- Medieval medicine: The medical knowledge and practices of the Middle Ages, influenced by Greek and Islamic medicine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ancient Greek medicine
- Wikipedia's article - Ancient Greek medicine
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