Inskrypcja Apellasa jako źródło poznania charakteru opieki nad pacjentem w asklepiejonie epidauryjskim w II w. n.e.

A rare surviving inscription from the Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus, dating to the 2nd century CE, provides unprecedented insights into ancient healing practices. The Apellas Inscription, a votive text dedicated to the god of medicine Asklepios, describes the treatment method prescribed by the deity after curing Apellas' ailment. Analysis of this inscription reveals unique details about patient care in antiquity, including the nature of divine intervention and therapeutic approaches. This study offers the first comprehensive examination of such a text from Epidaurus, contributing significantly to our understanding of medical practices in ancient Greek sanctuaries.

Liwerska, A. (2020). Inskrypcja Apellasa jako źródło poznania charakteru opieki nad pacjentem w asklepiejonie epidauryjskim w II w. n.e. Klio - Czasopismo Poświęcone Dziejom Polski I Powszechnym, 52(1), 3. https://doi.org/10.12775/klio.2020.001