Article ID: CBB001421984

Hecamede: Homeric Nurse of the Battle-Wounded in the Trojan War (2014)

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The Homeric epics present the 10-year lasting Trojan War, offering the description of battle wounds and medical care of injuries. Hecamede is referred by the Homer as a battlefield nurse who had knowledge of the treatment of bleeding battle wounds.

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Authors & Contributors
Revello, Manuela
Taub, Liba Chaia
Guichard, Luis Arturo
Stephanos A. Paipetis
Sam Thomas
Janni, Pietro
Concepts
Poetry and poetics
Science and literature
Astronomy
Science and culture
Cosmology
Communication of scientific ideas
Time Periods
Ancient
20th century, early
19th century
Places
Greece
Rome (Italy)
Egypt
Hellenistic world
Mediterranean region
Mesopotamia
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