Cure and Cult in Ancient Corinth :A Guide to the Asklepieion - Corinth Notes
Cure and Cult in Ancient Corinth :A Guide to the Asklepieion - Corinth Notes
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21 November, 1977
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Hundreds of life-size human limbs made from terracotta, including the remains of at least 125 human hands, testify to the efficacy of the medicine practiced at the Aklepieion, on the hillside north of ancient Corinth. Made as votive gifts to thank the god for a cure, these were among many extraordinary finds made during excavations at the Temple of Asklepios and Lerna spring between 1929 and 1934. As well as providing a helpful guide to the site, this fascinating booklet also offers a unique insight into the work of physicians in the Greek world, and the types of diseases they had to contend with.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780876616703 |
| ISBN10 | 0876616708 |
| Number Of Pages | 32 |
| Item Weight | 60 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | American School of Classical Studies at Athens |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Mabel Lang (1917-2010) was the Katharine E. McBride Professor Emeritus and Paul Shorey Professor Emeritus of Greek at Bryn Mawr College. She authored or coauthored nine books published by the ASCSA.