Pheidias Apollonius (ca. 4th century BC), unveiling the ancient Greek medico-philosophical school of the island of Rhodes

Acta Med Hist Adriat. 2018 Jul 17;16(1):107-114. doi: 10.31952/amha.16.1.4.

Abstract

The ancient Greek medico-philosophical school of the island of Rhodes was lost in the fog of history. However, the discovery of a stone column dedicated to Pheidias unveiled somehow some parts of its tale. The Island of Rhodes became in the 4th century BC a place of significant process in philosophy and medicine. Having both an Asclepieion and a Medical School with a rich library, the Rhodian Asclepiades transmitted their knowledge to future schools. Pheidias Apollonius was a member of the School of Rhodes, who was celebrated for his practise by the city-state of Athens. His magnitude testified in a way the supremacy of the school that he originated from.

Keywords: ancient Greece; Rhodes; medico-philosophical school; Pheidias Apollonius.

Publication types

  • Biography
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Greece
  • History, Ancient
  • Philosophy, Medical / history*
  • Physicians / history*

Personal name as subject

  • None Pheidias Apollonius