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Was Roman medicine the same as Greek medicine?
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Was Roman medicine the same as Greek medicine? 300BC the Roman Empire was gaining power and strength, but at the same time the Greek Empire was growing weaker. By 120AD Rome controlled most of the Mediterranean lands and Western Europe. The Romans took over most of the Greeks old empire thus leading to the two empires being closely connected. These connections affected Roman medicine, so much so that we must question as to if Roman medicine was the same as Greek medicine. We must look at the differences and similarities in the factors science and technology, individuals, religion, chance, improved communications, war and government. The Greeks had many Gods. They had a God of wisdom, God of the sea and a God of laughing. It was believed by the Greeks that Gods caused events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and thunderstorms, as well as disease. If there was a good harvest,...
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