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[Humans and animals in the Middle Ages]
1Institut für Geschichte der Medizin, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen.
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|April 1, 1994
Summary
This study explores medieval human-animal relationships, covering animal roles in agriculture, religion, and medicine. It examines veterinary practices, animal products, and food safety in the Middle Ages.
Area of Science:
- Medieval History
- Animal Studies
- Agricultural History
Context:
- Examines the multifaceted relationship between humans and animals during the Middle Ages.
- Highlights the socio-economic and cultural significance of domestic animals in medieval agricultural societies.
- Investigates the historical role of the horse in Germanic cult sacrifices.
Purpose:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of human-animal interactions in the medieval period.
- To explore the integration of animals in Christian symbolism, literature, and legal practices.
- To detail the evolution of veterinary medicine and the use of animal products in medieval society.
Summary:
- Discusses the importance of domestic animals in medieval agriculture and the horse's role in sacrifices.
- Analyzes Christian attitudes towards animals, their symbolic representation, and legal trials involving animals.
- Covers medieval veterinary medicine, including hippiatry and blacksmiths' practices, and the medicinal use of animal products.
- Addresses medieval nutrition, hygiene, meat inspections, and foodborne parasitic diseases.
Impact:
- Offers insights into medieval societal structures, beliefs, and daily life through the lens of human-animal interactions.
- Contributes to the understanding of historical veterinary practices and the development of food safety measures.
- Enriches the study of medieval cultural history, religious symbolism, and agricultural development.