Iwańska, Judyta (Wyższe Seminaria Duchowne Towarzystwa Salezjańskiego, 2010)
The article discusses the causes, prevention and treatment of epidemics as seen by ancient Greeks and Romans. The following works are taken into consideration: The study of Nature by Aristotle and Of the Epidemics by Hippocrates. Next, healing plants, minerals and physical means of treatment are suggested according to Plinius the Older. Finally, the role of God or gods in visiting epidemics is presented in the following works: Life of Constantine by Titus Livius, Church History by Eusebius of Caesarea, Ecclesiastical History by Evagrius Scholasticus and The Histories by Agathias.
