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CAESAREAN SECTION IN ANCIENT GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Samuel Lurie ; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Edith Wolfson Medical Center. Holon and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel

Abstract

The narrative of caesarean birth appears on several occasions in Greek mythology: in the birth of Dionysus is the God of the grape harvest and winemaking and wine; in the birth of Asclepius the God of medicine and healing; and in the birth of Adonis the God of beauty and desire. It is possible, however not obligatory, that it was not solely a fantasy but also reflected a contemporary medical practice.

Keywords

Caesarean Section; Greek Mythology; Ancient World

Hrčak ID:

142187

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/142187

Publication date:

15.6.2015.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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