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Efi Theodoraki1, George K Paraskevas2, Konstantinos Natsis3
1Archaeology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Abstract:
The purpose of this paper is to present a series of votive reliefs from Graeco-Roman antiquity related to disorders of the lower extremities, in order to comprehend the importance of anatomical offerings as gifts of gratitude to healing gods such as Asclepius. The selected offerings cover disorders such as varicose vein disease and deformities of the lower limbs and provide significant information on medical treatments in ancient Greece, as well as the importance of religious practices in the healing process.
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