5th Century BCE
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Ancient Greek Massage |
In the 5th century BCE, they knew many things about mind and body.
Mind In the mind, the people understood sicknesses, both physical and mental. To heal the psyche, worshippers listen to music and have their dreams interpreted while staying in the temple. Body In the body, cult leaders used local vegetation to make ointments and other herbal remedies. Usually, physicians would prescribe regular baths, clean food and water, and social interactions. These were important parts of the religious healing of a disease. |