{"product_id":"the-art-of-medicine-in-ancient-cyprus-von-philip-pastides","title":"The Art of Medicine in Ancient Cyprus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe island of Cyprus lies on the edge of three  continents and has always been considered as a  strategic stepping stone to these lands. As such,  there was plenty of influence from the surrounding  cultures, each bringing their own religious deities  and beliefs. In the days before scientific medicine,  the ancient world relied heavily on the natural  flora and fauna at their disposal and basic remedies  and medical treatments. The medicine practiced on  the island during these times was no exception to  this. Rich in natural metals and vegetation,  significant medical men of the time, such as Galen  and Dioscorides, visited the island and knew of the  plethora of medicines available. The Gods, whether  of Greek origin or not, were ultimately responsible  for health and there is no shortage of evidence of  their importance in the well being of the  population. The medicine practiced in the ancient  world is clearly highlghted on the island and  archaeological findings of medical instruments  support this. The variety of cultural baggage  brought by the various cultures to the island make  the art of medicine practiced on the island a  fascinating subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"aw-variant-hidden-subtitle-div\" id=\"aw-variant-subtitle-9783843350532\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Cultural Crossroad\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Autorenwelt Shop","offers":[{"title":"Softcover - 9783843350532","offer_id":39470005026909,"sku":"9783843350532","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0622\/files\/6ace1d82-bcdf-40fb-a6bf-f41d8f9291a1.jpg?v=1769666773","url":"https:\/\/shop.autorenwelt.de\/products\/the-art-of-medicine-in-ancient-cyprus-von-philip-pastides","provider":"Autorenwelt Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}