Supernatural Influences in Mesopotamian and Greek Medicinal Practices
Mesopotamian medicine, since its inception and persisting into the first millennium BCE, was inherently linked to magical rites and religious convictions. Practices such as incantations, divination, astrology, amulet usage, and invoking gods to combat demonic influences were fundamental in Mesopotamian medical doctrine and application. In stark contrast, early ancient Greek medicine also initially embraced supernatural ... Read More
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