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[Bow legged adjectives in ancient literature].

Frantisek Simon1, Florian Steger

  • 1Katedra romanistiky a klasickej filológie Filozofickej fakulty Univerzity P. J. Safárika, Moyzesova 9, 040 11 Kosice, Slowakei. frantisek.simon@upjs.sk

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Summary

Ancient medical texts show inconsistent terminology for

Area of Science:

  • Medical history
  • Classical studies
  • Linguistics

Background:

  • The terminology for 'curved legs' in ancient medical literature evolved over centuries.
  • Ancient Greek and Latin texts reveal a long process of differentiating nuances in meaning.

Observation:

  • Early Greek literature uses vague adjectives for leg curvature.
  • The Hippocratic corpus and Galen's writings introduced more precise descriptions and classifications.
  • Latin literature, particularly Celsus, also refined terms for curvature type and direction.

Findings:

  • Despite etymological links, Greek and Latin terms for 'curved legs' did not always align in meaning.
  • Later transliterations led to temporary semantic convergence, but meanings were eventually lost.

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