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Who treated the sick in Ancient Greece?
Doctors, Hippocrates and Asclepius
What was symbol of Hippocrates in medicine?
Hippocrates' role in the symbol for medicine has a long and complicated history which is based primarily on Greek mythology. To put it simply, the Roman god Mercury (Greek Hermes) was the god of medicine/science in the ancient world while Asclepius was the Roman god of healing. These Greco-Roman gods later became associated with the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (460-370 BC), who some call the "father of modern medicine" because, like modern doctors, he did not believe disease was caused by the anger of the gods but by scientifically explained circumstances. In North America, the staff of Mercury called the Caduceus is the symbol for medicine, but the Caduceus is based on the staff of the Greek god of healing Asclepius, called the rod of Asclepius. Like the staff of Mercury, the rod of Asclepius is entwined with a serpent, but the Caduceus sometimes bears a pair of wings at the top, representing the wings/agility of Mercury, while the rod of Asclepius usually does not. So in other words, you might find both the Caduceus (with wings) and the rod of Asclepius (without wings) as modern symbols for medicine. The serpent became associated with medicine because the ancients wrongly believed the snake was the only creature immune from disease. This is why Hippocrates and the serpent combined as symbols and became associated with the modern medical profession. All modern doctors take the "Hippocratic oath" (i.e. principles derived from the teachings of Hippocrates: to cure to the best of the ability and never wilfully harm a patient) upon entering the medical profession.
How do you pronounce Hippocrates?
H ip Ocra tes
What did Hippocrates believe influenced behavior?
He believed that blood influenced behavior.
What was Hippocrates father of?
Hippocrates was considered the father of Medicine.
Who treated the sick in Ancient Greece?
Doctors, Hippocrates and Asclepius
Who was a famous greek doctor?
Hippocrates, Aristotle, Archimedes, Asclepius, (A Medicine God) Dionysus ( Cured Madness)
What god was asclepius?
Asclepius was the god of medicine I believe.
Who was the greatest Greek doctor?
Hippocrates http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates
Who studied medicine Athenians or Spartans?
A city does not study medicine. The two main medical schools were at Epidaurus (Asclepius and followers) and Cos (Hippocrates, Praxagoras and followers).
Who was the greek father of medician?
Asclepius is the Greek God of medicine. He was a physician to wounded soldiers on the battlefield at Troy but by Hippocrates' Day, he had became elevated to the status of a God.
What was symbol of Hippocrates in medicine?
Hippocrates' role in the symbol for medicine has a long and complicated history which is based primarily on Greek mythology. To put it simply, the Roman god Mercury (Greek Hermes) was the god of medicine/science in the ancient world while Asclepius was the Roman god of healing. These Greco-Roman gods later became associated with the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates (460-370 BC), who some call the "father of modern medicine" because, like modern doctors, he did not believe disease was caused by the anger of the gods but by scientifically explained circumstances. In North America, the staff of Mercury called the Caduceus is the symbol for medicine, but the Caduceus is based on the staff of the Greek god of healing Asclepius, called the rod of Asclepius. Like the staff of Mercury, the rod of Asclepius is entwined with a serpent, but the Caduceus sometimes bears a pair of wings at the top, representing the wings/agility of Mercury, while the rod of Asclepius usually does not. So in other words, you might find both the Caduceus (with wings) and the rod of Asclepius (without wings) as modern symbols for medicine. The serpent became associated with medicine because the ancients wrongly believed the snake was the only creature immune from disease. This is why Hippocrates and the serpent combined as symbols and became associated with the modern medical profession. All modern doctors take the "Hippocratic oath" (i.e. principles derived from the teachings of Hippocrates: to cure to the best of the ability and never wilfully harm a patient) upon entering the medical profession.
Did Hippocrates believe in god or not?
yes he was a polythiest
Why is the logo of a doctor is snake?
The logo of a doctor featuring a snake wrapped around a staff is called the Rod of Asclepius, which originates from Greek mythology. Asclepius was the god of healing and medicine, and the snake symbolizes renewal and healing due to its shedding of skin. This symbol has been associated with medicine and healthcare for centuries.
How do you pronounce Hippocrates?
H ip Ocra tes
What did Hippocrates believe influenced behavior?
He believed that blood influenced behavior.
What are a few facts about Hippocrates?
Hippocrates was born in Greece in 460 B.C. He learned medicine from his father and grandfather. Hippocrates developed a strict medical philosophy. Dissecting a human body was taboo in ancient Greece. He was one of the first doctors to believe that disease wasn't a punishment from the gods.
