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Why Do We Get Sick? Some Remarks by Horace on the Causes of Human Ailments

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https://doi.org/10.18778/1733-0319.27.08

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Horacy, medycyna, medycyna rzymska, choroba, zdrowie, starożytny Rzym

Abstrakt

Quintus Horatius Flaccus, perhaps the most famous Roman poet, vividly portrayed for us in his works both a picture of contemporary society and the world of his thoughts, beliefs and reflections. Among the many well-developed motifs in his work, there are some that have not yet become the subject of in-depth research. These include references of a medical nature. The purpose of this article is to point out places in Horace’s works where he does not so much mention illnesses, but where he gives the causes that make man decline in health. It can therefore be considered that, besides causes beyond human control, the poet’s portrayal of the repertoire of human vices and inappropriate lifestyles is intended to show people that they can improve their existence both physically and spiritually. Horace, by showing the causes of certain diseases and related physical and spiritual afflictions, simultaneously shows man the path to follow in order to be healthy and happy.

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  • Adriana Grzelak-Krzymianowska - Uniwersytet Łódzki

    Dr Adriana Grzelak-Krzymianowska – is a researcher at the Department of Classical Philology at the University of Lodz. In 2002 graduated from the faculty of Classical Studies at the University of Lodz on the basis of thesis on Lucretian anthropology. In 2012 obtained her PhD with her dissertation on Lucretian ethics. Author of articles in Polish, English, Latin and Italian. Organiser of the conference: Rome and Iberia. Diversity of Relations from Antiquity to Modernity. Scientific interests: Epicurean philosophy in Rome, travel and resorts of ancient Rome, ancient medicine and medical Latin.

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Grzelak-Krzymianowska, Adriana. 2024. “Why Do We Get Sick? Some Remarks by Horace on the Causes of Human Ailments”. Collectanea Philologica, no. 27 (October): 113-24. https://doi.org/10.18778/1733-0319.27.08.