J Hist Neurosci. 2008;17(4):435-41.

Epilepsy in the Graeco-Roman world: Hippocratic medicine and Asklepian temple medicine compared.

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Department of Neurology, Greenslopes Private Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. drtodman@optusnet.com.au

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The rational system of medicine distinct from magical or religious practices originated with Hippocrates. This revolutionary change established diseases with natural causes and treatments. Epilepsy with its prominent physical and psychic features was regarded in ancient times with superstitious awe and given the name "Sacred Disease." Hippocratic authors distanced themselves from the prevailing supernatural views but were careful not to oppose the traditional medicine especially the cults of Asklepios. This analysis of the practices of Hippocratic and Temple medicine in relation to epilepsy reveals some clear differences and also some overlapping features.

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