Historical physicians were responsible for the vast spread of knowledge in medical studies. In the Encyclopedia of Ancient Greek Culture, the following is stated about Greek medicine: “Today knowledge of Greek medicine comes largely from the surviving works of medical writers of antiquity, from references in the works of nonmedical writers…” (140). Many of the s

diseases and the concept of surgery.

advanced, the awareness of diseases and surgery began to impact their lives and their lack of proper hygiene served as a challenge to the Romans, as well as the Greeks. The two ancient civilizations influenced the world in their medical knowledge and still today, doctors are influenced by the ancient Hippocratic method.

The Greeks’ were superstitious in believing that gods were the only ones capable of curing diseases, but as time continued, they were able to establish more educated conclusions. Scientific methods came into effect and led to the study of unknown

Before the current knowledge of medicine, the Greeks, as well as the Romans, viewed their gods as therapeutic. Asclepius was the Greek god of Medicine who later was adapted to the Roman Empire. Asclepius, and other gods, were believed to have sent diseases in the form of punishment and were allegedly the only ones capable of curing them. Before the Romans began extracting medical knowledge from the Greeks, their lack of understanding led them to believe that gods held these powers. Temples were created for these healers in belief that this would persuade them to cure illnesses. For the Romans, if one was cured, it was automatically believed that it was the work of a god and they gave offerings in appreciation for their recovered health.

“Illnesses were not equal for all. The wealthy often had problems tied to dietary excesses; the urban plebs, who lived crowded into unhealthy, multistory housing blocks and ate little and poorly, were subject to respiratory diseases, malnutrition, dermatitis, and rheumatism” (187).

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