Medicine in Homer
by Eric L. Altschuler
1st Edition
Publisher: Academic Press
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780443329784 |
| eText ISBN | 9780443329791 |
| Publisher | Academic Press |
| Publishing Year | 2025 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 282 |
Medicine in Homer, 1st Edition, authored by Eric L. Altschuler and published by Academic Press, evaluates physical trauma described in ancient Greek epic poetry using contemporary diagnostic principles. This book provides modern clinical analysis of healthcare descriptions found across Homeric literature.
The thematic progression systematically addresses physical combat injuries sustained throughout the Iliad and the Odyssey. Dedicated sections examine distinct anatomical regions, including upper extremity injuries, chest trauma, abdominal trauma, lower extremity injuries, and maxillofacial trauma. Beyond acute structural damage, the thematic scope links epic narratives to clinical disciplines such as neurotrauma, general neurology, and toxicology.
A defining structural feature of the publication is the inclusion of dedicated chapters containing trauma registries for both Homeric epics. The material offers intended practice support for surgeons, trauma surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and medical students seeking to evaluate historical accounts of bodily injury through modern medical concepts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction, synopsis of chapters and the Homeric question
Chapter 2: Homer and orthopaedics
Chapter 3: Physicians and other medical personnel in Homer
Chapter 4: Thersites’ cleidocranial dysostosis and the story of the Iliad and Odyssey
Chapter 5: Which translation of Homer should you use?
Chapter 6: A trauma registry of Homer’s Iliad
Chapter 7: A trauma registry of Homer’s Odyssey
Chapter 8: Trauma medicine in Homer
Chapter 9: Upper extremity injuries in Homer
Chapter 10: Chest trauma in Homer
Chapter 11: Abdominal trauma in Homer
Chapter 12: Lower extremity injuries in Homer
Chapter 13: Maxillofacial trauma in Homer
Chapter 14: Trauma in Homer: A classicist’s analysis and perspective
Chapter 15: Neurotrauma and other neurology in Homer
Chapter 16: A Case of antisocial personality disorder in Home
Chapter 17: Plants, poisons, potions and plague in Homer
Chapter 18: Eight generation genealogy of Homer’s Trojans
Chapter 19: Dating Homer’s linguistics with genetic methods
Chapter 20: The Iliad’s and Odyssey's mythological networks
Chapter 21: Did Homer write both the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Chapter 22: Earthworks and geology in Homer
Chapter 23: Women in Homer: A veteran’s perspective
Chapter 24: War and medicine in Homer: a combat veteran’s perspective
Chapter 25: Conclusion and future studies
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