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Ancient Romans believed gladiator blood cured epilepsy
Original: Ancient Romans thought drinking gladiator blood could cure epilepsy https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/healt
A Popular Science article revisits a macabre Roman medical practice: gladiator blood was believed to cure epilepsy, and spectators sometimes drank it fresh from the arena. The belief persisted for centuries, with ancient physicians recording the supposed remedy, and it continued in altered forms even after gladiatorial games ended.
Why now: The gruesome historical medical belief is circulating widely as a surprising piece of ancient health trivia.
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- Ancient Romans thought drinking gladiator blood could cure epilepsy https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/health/ancient-rome-gladiator-blood-epilepsy-cure/ · popsci.com@web.brid.gy · 2
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