The Healing Gods of Ancient Civilizations - Paperback

by Walter Addison Jayne (Author)

The Healing Gods of Ancient Civilizations is a book written by Walter Addison Jayne that explores the role of gods and religion in ancient civilizations' medicine and healing practices. The book takes readers on a journey through the healing traditions of various ancient civilizations, including Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, and China. The author delves into the beliefs and practices of these cultures, examining the ways in which they viewed illness and healing. He explores the deities associated with healing, such as the Egyptian goddess Isis and the Greek god Asclepius, and how they were worshipped and invoked for healing purposes. The book also discusses the various treatments and remedies used by ancient healers, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and surgery. The author provides insight into the medical knowledge and practices of these ancient cultures, highlighting their contributions to modern medicine. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of religion and spirituality in ancient healing practices, and how these beliefs continue to influence healing practices today. The Healing Gods of Ancient Civilizations is a fascinating exploration of the intersection of religion and medicine in ancient times, and its relevance to modern healthcare.1925. The following volume on the ancient methods of religious healing and the pagan healing gods is presented as an introductory historical study. The author has selected for study several of those great civilizations that preceded and overlapped the Christian era, from the birth of history to the time when paganism was suppressed by the edict of Emperor Theodosius. Contents: Healing Gods of: Ancient Egypt; Babylonia and Assyria; Pagan Semites; Ancient India; Ancient Iran; Ancient Greece; Ancient Rome; Ancient Celts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.