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Greek Medicine Vs. Physical Medicine In Ancient Greece

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Medicine in ancient Greece was viewed as more spiritual than physical. The initial approach to treating illness was driven by superstitious beliefs regarding the Greek gods. Sickness was acknowledged by the people as a divine infliction, that was only cured by receiving the gift of healing through the gods. This elementary view of the origin of disease restricted the usage of any medicine. An ill person would seek a cure by praying or offering a sacrifice to appease the gods for a quick recovery. Physical medicine became introduced after the exploration of the human body and the physiology of it. Although there was limited knowledge on the of human body, this prompted a transition in Greek medicine to become less reliant on the gods. Notable
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