Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xii, 388 pages)
ISBN:
9789004377424
Series Statement:
Studies in ancient medicine v. 15
Uniform Title:
Synagōgai iatrikai Book 1
Content:
Preliminary Material /Mark Grant -- Introduction /Mark Grant -- Text and translation of Book 1 /Mark Grant -- Commentary on Book 1 /Mark Grant -- Text and translation of Book 4 /Mark Grant -- Commentary on Book 4 /Mark Grant -- Appendix of recipes /Mark Grant -- Bibliography /Mark Grant -- Word Index /Mark Grant -- General Index /Mark Grant.
Content:
The commentary indicates Oribasius' source for each quotation or paraphrase, assesses the accuracy and comprehensibility of the contents, and suggests the reasons behind the recommendations and rejections of certain cakes, breads, fruits and vegetables. To aid further research in the field of ancient dietetics, a detailed word index is appended. The introduction summarises the more important points about the medical theories behind the humours and qualities, and how regulating the intake of foods could assist in the maintenance of good health
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-341) and indexes
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Text in Classical Greek with English translation and commentary
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Text in Classical Greek with English translation and commentary
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9789004107908
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Dieting for an Emperor: A Translation of Books 1 and 4 of Oribasius' Medical Compilations with an Introduction and Commentary Leiden, Boston : BRILL, 1997 ISBN 9789004107908
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1163/9789004377424
