Book Description

Experience the wonders of ancient Greek healing cults with Richard Caton's Two Lectures on the Temples and Ritual of Askepios at Epidaurus and Athens. Through his thorough research and vivid descriptions, Caton brings to life the rituals and practices of ancient Greek medicine. He also draws comparisons between the practices of the past and modern medicine. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient Greek history, medicine, and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.