Galen’s Reception in Byzantium: Symeon Seth and his Refutation of Galenic Theories on Human Physiology

Authors

  • Petros Bouras-Vallianatos

Abstract

In contrast to the usual respect for Galen in the Byzantine medical tradition, Symeon Seth’s Refutation (s. XI), edited and translated here, is a sustained effort to discredit his authority.

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2014-12-14

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