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Votive Reliefs of Lower Extremities Disorders: A Brief Review
Efi Theodoraki1, George K Paraskevas2, Konstantinos Natsis3
1Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Cureus
|March 27, 2020
Summary
Ancient votive reliefs reveal how Graeco-Roman people gave thanks for healing lower limb disorders. These anatomical offerings highlight the importance of religious practices in ancient Greek medicine and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Classical Antiquity
- Archaeology
Background:
- Votive offerings were common in ancient Greece and Rome.
- Anatomical votives represented the body part for which healing was sought.
- The god Asclepius was a prominent healing deity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present votive reliefs from Graeco-Roman antiquity depicting lower extremity disorders.
- To understand the significance of anatomical offerings as expressions of gratitude to healing gods.
- To explore ancient medical treatments and the role of religion in healing.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of a series of votive reliefs.
- Focus on offerings related to lower limb conditions.
- Interpretation of historical and medical context.
Main Results:
- The reliefs illustrate conditions such as varicose veins and lower limb deformities.
- These offerings provide insights into medical practices in ancient Greece.
- The study underscores the integration of religious devotion and medical care.
Conclusions:
- Anatomical votive reliefs offer valuable information on the history of medicine.
- They demonstrate the crucial role of gratitude and religious belief in the healing process during the Graeco-Roman period.
- The study enhances our understanding of ancient treatments for lower extremity ailments.
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