The problem of knowledge about health and its relationship with magic at the beginning of this human civilization

One of the common features of primitive cultures and civilizations is the complete integration of magic and medicine. The symbol is tribal shamans playing both the role of a priest and a medic. In addition to practices that may have some justification, such as when the treatment is carried out with...

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Published in:Journal of education, health and sport health and sport, 2022-08, Vol.12 (9)
Main Author: Sytnik-Czetwertyński, Janusz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health knowledge
medical code
medical knowledge
Mesopotamian civilizations
Sumer
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Summary:One of the common features of primitive cultures and civilizations is the complete integration of magic and medicine. The symbol is tribal shamans playing both the role of a priest and a medic. In addition to practices that may have some justification, such as when the treatment is carried out with the help of plants known today for their therapeutic qualities, spells and practices characteristic of occult ceremonies are used. Magic even replaces the diagnosis here – it is the omens that are supposed to indicate the real state of the patient. History shows that the unification of magic and medicine is devastating for the latter.
ISSN:2391-8306
2391-8306
DOI:10.12775/JEHS.2022.12.09.022