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Medical symbolism in connection with historical studies in the arts of healing and hygiene

Note 262 — Chapter IX · ÆSCULAPIUS AND THE SERPENT.

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The spinal marrow was believed by some in ancient times to be the seat of life. Plato entertained that view. See Timæus, 74, 91.

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