History of Science 2220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Natasha Richardson, Enema, Haruspex

• School: Western University
• Department: History of Science
• Course: History of Science 2220
• Professor: Lawrence Burns

Document Summary

3 500 to 3100 bce: egyptian civilization develops in the nile delta. Moving out of the neolithic period and into civilization" (the ability to use metal, tools, etc. The ability to write things down is important. Physicians in pharoah"s court around 2 700 bc. Large scale construction as a way of life. Key feature is the way that it floods: very fertile area, used water for crops, fields. Very symbolic power: people were dependent on it symbolized the peoples lives. If it did not flood, they would lose a lot (crops, food, etc. ) Passages through the body (air flow, blood vessels, veins, lungs, etc)? both are very good commonly used analogies. All parts of the body is bound up with gods. Imhotep was the first physician named in history. Advisor to pharaoh zoser (3rd dynasty; 2640 bc), designed first step pyramid at saqqara. Later regarded as a deity; closely linked to asclepius (greek counterpart)