Democedes was a Greek physician and a member of the court of Darius I. He was born in Croton, in Magna Graecia. His father was Calliphon, a priest and physician at Croton at the time of …

Apr 15, 2013 · DEMOCEDES (Gk. Dēmokḗdēs), Greek physician attached to the court of Darius I (q.v.) and praised as “the most skillful physician of his time” by Herodotus (3.125.1). He was …

Nov 7, 2024 · The renowned Greek physician Democedes of Croton is remembered for his expertise and influential role in the courts of ancient rulers. His father was Calliphon, a priest, …

Democedes, when questioned by Darius, denied at first that he possessed any medical knowledge or skill. Darius was, however, not deceived by these protestations. It was very …

Jun 28, 2018 · Democedes of Croton, son of Calliphon, a priest of Asclepius in Cnidus, was one of the most famous physicians of the sixth century B.C., and practiced first in Aegina and …

Democedes of Croton was an ancient Greek physician known for his medical expertise and his association with the Persian Empire during the 6th century BCE. His life and contributions are …

Democedes of Crotona was a Greek physician who lived during the 6th century BCE. His contributions to the fields of medicine and science, although often overshadowed by later …

Mar 7, 2016 · Democedes of *Croton (6th cent. bce), one of the most famous doctors (see medicine) of his time (Hdt. 3. 125), and origin of Croton's medical reputation (Hdt. 3. 131), …

In the latter half of the sixth century BC the physician Democédes left Croton, a Greek settlement in Southern Italy, in order to practice and gain an income and perhaps fame. He first arrived in …

Democedes was a Greek native of the town of Crotona in Italy. He left his home and lived for a time on the island of Aegina, where he established a great reputation for himself as a …