Galen, besides being one of the most important and productive doctors and medical writers of Antiquity, was also a dedicated and efficient self-promoter. This paper uses characteristic examples to illustrate how Galen, according to his own writings, combined anatomical and physiological demonstrations with scientific discussion, polemics and a confident self-portrayal in his public appearances.
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