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

"Medical Symbolism in Connection with Historical Studies in the Arts of Healing and Hygiene" by Thomas S. Sozinskey is a detailed exploration of old-fashioned symbols tied to medicine, revealing the historical connection between medical actions, stories from the past, and pictures of gods and goddesses of healing, mainly focusing on Æsculapius. Written for well-educated doctors and others interested in the history of medicine and its symbols, the beginning of this book sets up Sozinskey's idea that the field of medicine is sometimes seen as unchanging, even though it has deep historical roots and many symbols, and also points out the importance of understanding old medical writings. It introduces ancient medical stories, discoveries from the past, and important symbols of healing, with the intention of waking up the interest of today's doctors in the old ways of understanding health.