The Birth of Healthy Children in Ancient Greece | Chapter 5 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol. 2

Introduction: The ancient Greeks not only emphasized childbearing but also the births of healthy children. Purpose: The purpose of this chapter is the investigation of the beliefs of the ancient Greeks about the birth of healthy children. Materials and Methods: A thorough academic and scientific research of writers of Ancient   Greece times and related studies and articles was conducted. Results: Plutarch advises couples not to drink wine or drink too little before the meeting, as their children will be addicted to alcohol. Plato states that the children of the drunkards during the meeting are born with abnormalities in the body and the soul. And Aristotle advises pregnant women to walk, eat nutritious foods and keep their minds calmer because during pregnancy children are affected from their pregnant mothers. While in Sparta there were rewards from the state for the birth of healthy children, such as the release of the father from his military duties. Conclusions: In ancient Greece, parents not only had to take care of childbearing but also of eugenics, thus giving their city beautiful and strong children.

Author(s) Details

Kourkouta Lambrini
Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Koukourikos Kostas
Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki Greece

Vakalopoulou Betty
7th High School of Athens, Athens, Greece

Tsaloglidou Areti
Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki Greece.

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Abortion in Ancient Times | Chapter 4 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol. 2

Introduction: Abortion was generally known and widespread among ancient people, as well as in ancient Greece.  Purpose:  Delve into the beliefs of ancient individuals, and especially the Greeks regarding the practice of abortion.  Materials and Methods: A thorough academic and scientific research of writers of Ancient Greece and related studies and articles was conducted. Results: In the chapter, details of the concepts of ancient people (Chinese, Egyptians Hebrews, Greeks and Romans) about abortion are given. According to their beliefs, some ancient people supported the abortion while others did not. On the other hand, ethical and legal issues related to abortion, of that time, are presented. It appears that law and religion allowed the physician to do whatever he considered the best practice. Conclusions: In ancient times, as well as in ancient Greece, abortion was well known. The causes of abortion differed along with individuals who either applied or recommended its application.

Author(s) Details

Kourkouta Lambrini
Department of Nursing, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, Greece

Frantzana Aikaterini
General Hospital Papanikolaou of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki Greece and European University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus

Iliadis Christos
Private Therapeutic Center of Thessaloniki, Greece.

Ouzounakis Petros
General University Hospital of Alexandroupoli, Alexandroupoli, Greece.

Plati Panagiota
Department of History/Archaeology, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.

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