Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Darius I

  • Democedes, “the most skillful physician of his time”

    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, physician, and of such savage temper that he caused Democedes to leave Croton and sail away to the island of Aegina. There he set up a medical practice…