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Where was Hippocrates born?- The island of Kos
Why is is so difficult to chronicle Hippocrates life? - None of his contemporaries wrote about him and there are many legends because of his fame.
How far did he travel during his time as a physician?- As far as Thrace and Thessaly
What is the legend about Hippocrates and the Persians?- That he refused to heal their king
What does it say about Greek culture?- It shows that he was seen as a folk hero and the Greeks hate of the Persians
What was the Hippocratic oath?- An oath that all doctors must follow about their morals. Namely I shall do no harm to a patient.
Name two of Hippocrates three biggest obstacles.- Knidos, peoples belief in the gods causing sickness, and not being able to dissect corpses.
What was peoples view on how you got sick before Hippocrates?- as retribution by the gods
What did Hippocrates advocate was the reason for disease?- uncleanliness, lack of exercise, bad eating habits
What drug did Hippocrates discover?- aspirin