Aretaeus of Cappadocia Quotes

Lethargics are to be laid in the light, and exposed to the rays of the sun for the disease is gloom.

Aretaeus of Cappadocia

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  Aretaeus of Cappadocia
  • Light
  • Disease
  • Lethargics