Greek Medicine From — Hippocrates To Galen: Selec...

Analyzes how Galen (2nd century AD) interpreted and preserved Hippocratic tradition. This section covers Galen's reading of medical ethics and the theory of the four humours (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile), which remained the standard medical paradigm for centuries. Key Bibliographic Details

Focuses on foundational theories within the Hippocratic Corpus, such as dietetics , theories of health and disease, and psychosomatic interaction . It examines specific treatises like Airs, Waters, Places to discuss environmental impacts on health. Greek Medicine from Hippocrates to Galen: Selec...

Accessible via OAPEN Library and the Internet Archive . Greek Medicine from Hippocrates to Galen - Selected Papers Analyzes how Galen (2nd century AD) interpreted and

The book is divided into three primary parts that explore the evolution of medical thought in the Greco-Roman world: It examines specific treatises like Airs, Waters, Places

Brill, as part of the Studies in Ancient Medicine series (Vol. 40).

is a collection of scholarly articles by Jacques Jouanna , a leading authority on ancient Greek medicine. Translated into English and edited by Philip van der Eijk , the volume brings together over 30 years of Jouanna's research. Core Structure and Themes