Medicine

Lawson Wheeler

Who were the Ancient Egyptians that studied medicine for a hundred years?

• People that studied in special training
• Humans that attended special school
• People that learned about diseases and how to cure them
• People that understood organs of the body
• Training doctors that used human pulses to rate healthiness
• Why did the Ancient Egyptians believe in magic and medicine to treat health problems?
• They thought worms caused diseases or sicknesses
• Thought that magic and spells could heal them
• Doctors had prescriptions—used plants to treat them—for eye problems, tumors, or snake bites–Magicians used magic spells
• Used bandages and stiches, didn’t perform surgery
• Why did the Ancient Egyptians rely on magic and help from the gods more than medicine?
• Gods were called upon to bear children safety
• Prayers, charms, and spells—protected mothers during pregnancy
• Protected babies from childhood diseases and dangers
• Relied on magic and spells for all circumstances of childbirth
• [Image] http://www.tnnegypt.com/medicine-mixed-magic-remedy-ancient-egyptians/ . September 16, 2015. Web
• [Image]  Webhttps://courses.cit.cornell.edu/nes263/student2007/psg7/page5.html . September 16, 2015. Web