CAESAREAN SECTION IN ANCIENT GREEK MYTHOLOGY

  • Samuel Lurie

Abstract

The narrative of caesarean birth appears on several occasions in Greek mythology: in the birth of Dionysus is the God of the grape harvest and winemaking and wine; in the birth of Asclepius the God of medicine and healing; and in the birth of Adonis the God of beauty and desire. It is possible, however not obligatory, that it was not solely a fantasy but also reflected a contemporary medical practice.

 

Key words: Caesarean Section, Greek Mythology, Ancient World.

Published
2018-05-10