Analyze only one primary sources of an ancient civilization you will be using for your paper. Discuss how and why your chosen primary source is important to your
topic of study. Be sure to address the larger historiographical issues associated with your chosen source.
Topic VI: “First, do no harm!” Medicine in the Ancient and Medieval World
With all the obstacles we have faced over the millennia, it is amazing we have lasted this long as a species.
One factor that has aided humanity over the eons has been the development of medical techniques and care.
Each civilization/culture has had a different approach to the practice of medicine with varying results. Your
task is to research at least two but no more than three cultures/civilizations/belief systems in terms of how
they have treated their ill and infirm. What methods were used? What is the nature of medical knowledge?
From this initial research, come up with a thesis that addresses how cultures/civilizations/belief systems have
addressed the issue of “healing themselves.”
Must be different to the paper uploaded
