Anatomy of Myths. What a Doctor Sees in Legends about Greek and Roman Gods
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The Korean neurologist Su Yong Yu, in love with ancient mythology, in her unique book "Anatomy of Myths" will tell what she sees as a doctor on the pages of stories about legendary heroes and gods. They hold hundreds of...
terms, references, and non-obvious connections that are so interesting to delve into! Hippocampus, arachnoid membrane of the brain, priapism, thanatology – behind each word lies drama, passion, tragedy.
Why was epilepsy associated with Poseidon? Where did the name "Achilles' tendon" come from? What is the connection between the hippocampus of the brain and the chariot of the sea god? An engaging read for those studying medicine, interested in mythology, or wanting to look at the connection between culture and science in a new way. Medicine ceases to be alien when you understand its roots!
Series: Cultural DOC. A Medical Perspective on Art
Age restrictions: 18+
Year of publication: 2026
ISBN: 9785041090487
Number of pages: 288
Size: 210х162х25 mm
Cover type:
hard
Weight: 663 g
ID: 1737252
The Korean neurologist Su Yong Yu, in love with ancient mythology, in her unique book "Anatomy of Myths" will tell what she sees as a doctor on the pages of stories about legendary heroes and gods. They hold hundreds of terms, references, and non-obvious connections that are so interesting to delve into! Hippocampus, arachnoid membrane of the brain, priapism, thanatology – behind each word lies drama, passion, tragedy.
Why was epilepsy associated with Poseidon? Where did the name "Achilles' tendon" come from? What is the connection between the hippocampus of the brain and the chariot of the sea god? An engaging read for those studying medicine, interested in mythology, or wanting to look at the connection between culture and science in a new way. Medicine ceases to be alien when you understand its roots!
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