Aetius of Amida
Aetius of Amida
Aetius of Amida (pronunciation: A-tee-us of A-mi-da) was a notable Byzantine physician during the 5th and 6th centuries AD. His works have significantly contributed to the field of Medicine and are considered a valuable source of pre-modern medical practices.
Etymology
The name 'Aetius' is of ancient Greek origin, derived from the word 'Aetios', meaning 'eagle'. 'Amida' refers to the ancient city in which Aetius was born, now known as Diyarbakir, located in modern-day Turkey.
Life and Works
Aetius was born in Amida, around the late 5th century AD. He served as a court physician to the Byzantine emperor Justinian I. His most significant work is the 'Sixteen Books on Medicine', a comprehensive medical treatise covering various aspects of medical knowledge from the ancient world.
Related Terms
- Byzantine Empire: The eastern continuation of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages.
- Justinian I: Byzantine emperor from 527 to 565.
- Medicine: The science and practice of establishing the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
- Diyarbakir: A city in southeastern Turkey and the second-largest city in Turkey's Southeastern Anatolia Region, after Gaziantep.
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