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

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/205118

Publication date:

15.6.2018.

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