Agnodike
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Agnodike (last third of the 4th century BCE) was an Athenian physician who is said to have disguised herself as a man to study under Herophilus. When she completed her studies she attempted to practice medicine on women while still presenting
herself as a man. Women refused her service until she confessed she was a women. She was brought to trial for breaking the law.
The judge, Areopagus, chose to replace the law, allowing women to practice medicine and be
paid a stipend for their service.
See Agnodice who also came from Athens, learned medicine from Herophilos, always revealed her femininity, and became a woman physisian (probably the same person???).
References
- Ogilvie, M. B. 1986. Women in Science. The MIT Press. ISBN 0-262-65038-X
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