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[Observations on Roman medicine].

P Mudry1

  • 1Université de Lausanne, Faculté des lettres, Dorigny.

Gesnerus
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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Roman medicine was largely Greek after its arrival, with authentic Roman practices surviving only rurally. Latin medical literature, though Greek-inspired, shows attempts to integrate older Roman elements, particularly in Celsus's De medicina.

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Area of Science:

  • History of Medicine
  • Classical Studies

Background:

  • Roman medicine was significantly influenced and largely adopted Greek medical practices, language, and practitioners following Greek medicine's arrival in Rome.
  • Authentic Roman medical traditions became marginalized, primarily persisting in rural areas outside major urban centers.

Observation:

  • Despite the dominance of Greek medicine, a notable body of medical literature was produced in Latin.
  • This Latin literature, while drawing heavily from Greek sources and models, demonstrates a conscious effort to adapt imported Greek medicine.
  • The adaptation involved attempts to reintroduce elements of earlier Roman medicine and reshape Greek medical concepts with distinct Roman characteristics.

Findings:

  • Latin medical texts, exemplified by Celsus's De medicina, reveal a complex interplay between Greek medical doctrines and Roman cultural or practical adaptations.

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  • The study highlights that while Roman medicine became Hellenized, there was an underlying current of preserving or reinterpreting indigenous medical traditions within the Latin literary output.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding the nuances of Latin medical literature is crucial for a comprehensive view of Roman medical history, moving beyond a simple narrative of Greek dominance.
    • This research opens avenues for further investigation into the specific Roman elements that shaped medical practices and literature across the Roman Empire.