Thursday, March 21, 2013

Ancient Greece - Science - Medicine

Science in Ancient Greece by Kathlyn Gay
The Ancient Greeks by Allison Lassieur
The Aesop for Children (Selections)

Discussion:
Asclepius - legendary; revered as a god; serpent/staff symbol
Hippocrates - the Hippocratic Oath, scientific observation in disease
Galen - arteries; influence on later doctors

Activity:
Picture study: manuscripts, bas reliefs, paintings of medical treatments
Learn the Hippocratic Oath

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