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History of medicine


All human societies have medical beliefs - birth, death, disease and cures are explained in some manner. Historically, throughout the history of medicine world illness has often been attributed to witchcraft, demons or the will of the gods, ideas that still retain some power, even in 'modern' societies, with faith healing and shrines still common.

This category has the following 29 subcategories, out of 29 total.

The following 200 pages are in this category, out of 277 total. This list may not reflect recent changes (learn more).


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