Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.31952/amha.16.1.4
Pheidias Apollonius (ca. 4th century BC), unveiling the ancient Greek medico-philosophical school of the island of Rhodes
Gregory Tsoucalas
orcid.org/0000-0002-2595-9686
; History of Medicine, Anatomy Department, School of Medicine, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
Eirini Choremi
; Epigraphical and Monetary Museum of Athens, Ministry of Civilization, Hellenic Republic, Athens, Greece
Abstract
The ancient Greek medico-philosophical school of the island of Rhodes was lost in the fog of history. However, the discovery of a stone column dedicated to Pheidias unveiled somehow some parts of its tale. The Island of Rhodes became in the 4th century BC a place of significant process in philosophy and medicine. Having both an Asclepieion and a Medical School with a rich library, the Rhodian Asclepiades transmitted their knowledge to future schools.
Pheidias Apollonius was a member of the School of Rhodes, who was celebrated for his practise by the city-state of Athens. His magnitude testified in a way the supremacy of the school that he originated from.
Keywords
Rhodes; medico-philosophical school; Pheidias Apollonius; ancient Greece
Hrčak ID:
205118
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Publication date:
15.6.2018.
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