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Disease Spirits And Divine Cures Among The Greeks And Romans (1921)

Disease Spirits And Divine Cures Among The Greeks And Romans (1921)

Simboli, Cesidio Ruel

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ISBN10: 1165330644
ISBN13: 9781165330645
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 84
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Disease Spirits and Divine Cures Among the Greeks and Romans is a comprehensive exploration of the beliefs and practices surrounding illness and healing in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. The author, Cesidio Ruel Simboli, examines the roles of disease spirits, gods, and goddesses in causing and curing illnesses, as well as the use of various herbs, charms, and rituals in healing. The book delves into the cultural, religious, and philosophical contexts of these practices, analyzing the ways in which they intersected with ancient beliefs about the nature of the body, soul, and the divine. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, including medical texts, mythological stories, and archaeological evidence, Simboli offers a fascinating look at the ancient world's approach to health and healing. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of classical studies, ancient history, and the history of medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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