Greek Archaic Period: Medicine

Homeric Period

The Greek Archaic Period was also refered to as the _____ _____.

Iliad and Odyssey

Homer, the man who the period is named after, wrote the books _____ and _____.

Zeus

He is known as the supreme deity, the god of the sky, lightning, and thunder and carries thunderbolts as his symbol.

Poseidon

He is the god of the sea and holds a three-pronged spear also called a trident.

Hades

He is the god of the underworld and thus ruled over the dead.

Ares

He is the god of war and is usually depicted wearing armor.

Apollo

He is the god of sun, light, music, and health.

Temple of Delphi; Oracle

In order to get a diagnosis, the Greeks must go to the _____ of _____ and seek the _____.

Oracle at Delphi

This is the woman performing the work of a medium that is believed to provide answers by communing with the gods.

Apollo and Hygeia

The Oracle delivers revelations from _____ and _____.

Asclepius

In order to receive treatment one must go to the temple built in honor of _____.

Asclepius

He is the son of Apollo and was sent by him to cure the sick.

Asclepieion

This is what the temple of Asclepius is called, and this building is typically in the middle of pleasant surroundings, near abundant beautiful vegetation, with fresh flowing minerals of water nearby.

bath, purgation, exercise, diet, and prayer

In ones time in the Asclepieion, the must undergo a strict regimen which is:

watching a drama, racin, and wrestling

Whilst undergoing treatment the sick were also encouraged to activities such as:

sleep

During this time Asclepius is said to visit the temple to cure the sick.

Incubation

This term was used to denote the curative sleep in the temple of Asclepius.

Healers

The priests of the temple of Asclepius also served as _____.