The Art of Medicine in Ancient Egypt
THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS inhabited a perilous land. In addition to the dangerous animals with which they came into regular contact--including lions, hippopotami, crocodiles, snakes, and scorpions--they were subject to diseases with causes that were not well understood. As a result, the Egyptians amassed a wealth of knowledge about the treatment of injuries and disease. Furthermore, to protect themselves from perils, both seen and unseen, they incorporated powerful talismans into their art.
This long-neglected area of Egyptian art is explored in the exhibition, "The Art of Medicine in Ancient Egypt," providing a new perspective on some 65 of the most beautiful and intriguing …
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Publication information:
Article title: The Art of Medicine in Ancient Egypt.
Contributors: Not available.
Magazine title: USA TODAY.
Volume: 134.
Issue: 2725
Publication date: October 2005.
Page number: 8+.
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